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Violent riots erupt in Hamburg overnight, as G20 talks enter a second day




There were some violent clashes between protesters and police in Hamburg last night, as the G20 summit continues.

Local authorities reported that activists set up makeshift barricades, looted supermarkets, and attacked police with slingshots and Molotov cocktails.

Hundreds of officers and riot control squads were deployed to contain the situation. Thirteen activists were arrested.

The protests continue against the backdrop of the G20 summit, which is hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and attended by 20 world leaders, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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