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German protests descend into violence and looting

Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in Germany that were largely orderly earlier in the day. Violence subsequently erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg. The protests also involved looting, a change from the largely peaceful nature of the earlier gatherings.

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German protests descend into violence and looting
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What to know

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    Thousands joined demonstrations that were largely orderly earlier in the day.

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    Violence later erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg; the protests also involved looting.

Why it matters

The report highlights the shift from largely orderly demonstrations to violence and looting in Germany.

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