Demonstrators confront police during a march through the streets of downtown CopenhagenCopenhagen Climate Change Summit: Angry Clashes Ahead Of Major Protests Where 45,000 Are Expected To March On Summit Venue -- The Daily Mail
Near 70 protesters were arrested during angry street clashes in Copenhagen yesterday as the first week of the United Nations climate talks drew to a close.
Activists had urged hundreds of supporters to disrupt meetings of industry and lobby groups attending the summit, accusing them of being 'climate criminals'.
The arrests came as more than 45,000 demonstrators were preparing to descend on the Danish capital today, demanding tough international action against global warming.
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MIDDLE EAST
Gates says U.S. Air Force may remain in Iraq beyond 2011.
Gates predicts stronger sanctions on Iran, unless nuclear policy changes.
In Iran, protests gaining a radical tinge.
Kurdish MPs to quit after Turkey bans Party.
ASIA
Pakistan PM says South Waziristan offensive over.
Philippines lifts martial law in southern province.
India faces backlash over a new state.
AFRICA
Violence grips South Sudan as vote nears on independence.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe says party factions may cause more damage.
UK bans Kenyans over corruption.
Cocaine trade finds West Africa window.
EUROPE
EU pledges billions to climate change fight.
Greece admits it is riddled with corruption.
Blair defends Iraq war - even without WMD.
AMERICAS
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Zelaya says will stay in Honduras until end January.
Mexican foreign minister meets with Raul Castro.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Deal to relax limits on flights between US, Japan.