Thousands take to the streets in the Georgian capital Tbilisi to protest a controversial "foreign influence" bill that critics say mirrors repressive Russian legislation used to silence dissent. Protester Tengo Tevzadze says "the Russian law can't be adopted, this simply cannot happen." A former Soviet republic, Georgia has sought for years to deepen relations with the West, but the current ruling party is accused of trying to steer the mountainous Caucasus nation toward closer ties with Russia. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES