Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers over spiralling protests over living expenses and excess military spending

Milan, Oct 24 (UNI) Italian authorities deployed an additional 500 soldiers in Milan and tightened security across major cities on Saturday as demonstrations over rising living costs, low wages, high military spending and government policies raised fears of further clashes following last weekend's violence. Protests were planned in Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples and several other cities. Milan remained on high alert after clashes between protesters and police on October 17 and 18 led to vandalism, looting and damage across the city centre. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has reinforced security forces in Milan, introducing drone surveillance, railway station checks…