Leftist riot in Germany leaves 120 police injured
11:23 AM Police say more than 120 officers were injured and 86 demonstrators were detained during leftist riots in the German capital which police call "the most aggressive and violent protests in the last five years."
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Leftist riot in Germany leaves 120 police injured
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