Copenhagen police arrested dozens of people on Sunday in a third straight day of unrest*. In all, 643 people have been arrested, including 140 foreigners from other parts of Europe and the United States, since the unrest started Thursday. The street violence was Denmark’s worst in 14 years. The violence began when an anti-terror squad* evicted* squatters* from the so-called “Youth House,” a red-brick building that for years has served as a popular cultural center for anarchists*, punk* rockers and left-wing groups. One protester was reportedly wounded in the violence early Saturday, while 25 people were injured the night before. Built in 1897, the “Youth House” was a community theater for the labor movement and a culture and conference center. In recent years, it has hosted concerts by performers like Australian musician Nick Cave and Icelandic singer Bjork. (SD-Agencies)
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