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Milan Protests Turn Violent: Stores Looted, Police Injured
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Rioters looted stores and clashed with police in Milan on Saturday during a protest against wars and rising living costs, resulting in injured officers and about 50 arrests. The demonstration, initially peaceful, saw masked protesters throwing objects and setting fires, leading police to use water cannons and tear gas. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, while Milan's mayor acknowledged protesters' grievances but not their actions. Similar unrest occurred in Bologna and France.
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- Rioters looted stores and clashed with police in Milan during a protest on Saturday.
- Approximately 50 demonstrators were detained, and two police officers were injured.
- Protesters carried Palestinian flags and wore keffiyeh headscarves.
- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, calling it hooliganism.
- Similar violent protests occurred in Bologna and France.
- Milan's mayor acknowledged protesters' reasons but condemned the violence.
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