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Activists riot against G-20 summit for 3rd night in Hamburg

Associated Press
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    Policemen stand behind a burning barricade in the so-called 'Schanzenviertel' area, on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, early Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Hamburg. (Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa via AP)

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    Policemen stand guard in the so-called 'Schanzenviertel' area next to a burning barricade, on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, early Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Hamburg. (Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa via AP)

HAMBURG, Germany – Anti-globalization activists rioted for a third consecutive night in Hamburg early Sunday even after Group of 20 leaders had already left the northern Germany city.

Police again used water cannon trucks against rioters attacking them with iron rods and pavement blocks. They arrested 186 protesters and temporarily detained another 225 people. Officials say 476 officers have been injured in the violence since Thursday. The number of injured protesters wasn't clear.

ANTI-G20 ACTIVISTS IN EXTREMELY VIOLENT RIOT OVERNIGHT IN HAMBURG

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel condemned the violence, saying "Germany's reputation is severely affected internationally by the events in Hamburg."

Gabriel told Bild am Sonntag paper that a Europe-wide investigative team should search for suspects.

The overwhelming majority of the tens of thousands who took to the streets protested peacefully against the G-20 summit.