Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting
Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
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Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
Frankfurt police reported violent disturbances including windows being smashed and petrol bombs, rocks and bottles being thrown at the emergency services.
The more subdued weekend would suggest the government's decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.
French government deployed some 70,000 security officials, including elite anti-terror forces
Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.
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