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Fresh clashes in Estonia over Soviet soldier statue

More than 300 people were detained and at least 10 hurt after a second night of riots in Estonia's capital Tallinn.

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets after new clashes erupted over the removal of a Soviet war memorial.

Police were confronted by mainly ethnic Russian demonstrators, some of whom threw petrol bombs and were involved in looting.

Estonia says the memorial symbolised Soviet occupation. Supporters say it celebrated heroes who fought the Nazis.

The monument was removed on Friday and taken to a secret location.

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