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Oct 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
Meloni backs police after violent protests in Italy
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni backed law enforcement after anti-government protests over living costs and low wages turned violent across Italy. Clashes in Milan, Bologna and Turin injured police officers. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.
WHO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Meloni backed law enforcement after protests across Italy turned violent.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Anger over living costs and low wages prompted the protests.
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