GM's Opel move raises anger

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Fearing widespread layoffs, thousands of Opel workers walked off the job across Germany on Thursday to protest General Motors Co.'s decision to abandon the unit's sale to new owners, the workers hoped would preserve jobs.
Their indignation was echoed by Russian and German leaders, who both questioned GM's decision. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin claiming GM exhibited an "arrogant attitude" in abandoning months of negotiations. (AP photo)