The authorities in the western German city of Cologne have banned a right-wing rally after leftist militants attacked police and tore down barricades prior to the start of the gathering.
Officials said what had been intended as a peaceful protest turned violent when masked militants began throwing rocks and firecrackers at police. Hundreds of demonstrators had gathered in the city Protests in Cologne over right-wing congress ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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