[Iran Press TV Latest] The Danish police have clashed with environmental activists as world leaders prepare for the final stage of talks in the Copenhagen climate meeting. Police also beefed up security at Denmark's land and sea borders to prevent troublemakers from entering the country amid fears that Saturday's march through the Danish capital could be joined by violent far-left groups.
On Friday police arrested 75 Danish and international sympathizers of the "Our Climate - Not Your Business" movement which held demonstrations around the city under the banner "don't buy the lie."
The protesters gathered downtown where corporate officials were meeting to discuss their role in the fight against global warming. The meeting was one of the side events during the two-week long UN conference.
About 35 protesters were arrested according to the police. Around 20 of those arrested were released by the evening while six were charged mainly with vandalism or attempted vandalism and were expected to appear in court, police said.
The protests, which police said involved around 500 people, were the first at the December 7-18 talks.
Meanwhile, a large demonstration which is anticipated to draw tens of thousands of protesters is scheduled to take place on Saturday.
Danish authorities have warned it could turn violent.