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Meloni Condemns Violent Protests as Nationwide Strike Set
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- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Saturday's violent cost-of-living protests in Milan, Bologna and other cities.
- Police in Milan fired tear gas and used water cannon after protesters threw fireworks, stones and barricades.
- At least four police officers and 20 demonstrators were injured during the Milan clashes near Piazza Duomo.
- CGIL leader Maurizio Landini announced a nationwide general strike for November 20 in response to the unrest.