Rome clashes: Video of Italy cops beating protesters with batons

In Italy, students clashed with police when thousands of people marched in protest against budget cuts and a lack of jobs. It followed new Prime Minister Mario Monti's maiden speech in parliament, where he pledged to push through austerity measures, which will mean huge sacrifices for ordinary people. The cracks are widening elsewhere in the Eurozone, with a fresh blow from one of its strongest members.

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Images from Athens clashes here, here, here, and here.