Riot! Athens, Greece Cleans Up It's Streets After a Devastating Riot

     On early Monday morning, in Athens, Greece, tens of thousands of protesters collided with police and S.W.A.T teams during riots that left 106 police officers and dozens of civilians injured.

   This riot, described as one of the worst in Athens since the financial problems Greece began dealing with in 2010, broke out after the Greek Parliament approved a new package of austerity measures in return for a new euro zone bailout on the country’s huge debt. Protesters among a crowd estimated by police at about 80,000 hurled rocks and firebombs toward police.   S.W.A.T officers responded with tear gas and smoke grenades along with high-voltage tasers.  At least 74 people were clubbed and arrested, police said.

            Police said investigators were still estimating public property damages, but the Athens News Agency said more than 45 buildings were damaged by fire and numerous others were looted by the rioters. Damaged buildings included a bank, two cafes and a movie theater, the news agency reported.

            “The violent protests reflect increasing angst in Greece over crushing economic problems,” said reporter Thanasis Trompoukis.

            "They are protesting because they feel that there is no end in their financial suffering. More and more (people) every day are getting poorer and become homeless in Greece, and especially Athens," he said.

Rioters are still being brought to justice and they are being put on trial.

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Amsterdam's Schiphol airport evacuated amid bomb threat

 On February 13, 2012 the dutch police man reported that a man had locked himself in a toilet stall. They had also claimed that he had a bomb with him while he was in the Amsterdam Schipol airport. Because of the incident that occurred with this man, the airport was forced to evacuate. Specifically, the two main International airports at about 11:30. Police and bomb squads also made an appearance at the scene. About four hours later, the two terminals had been reopened. The man says, he had no intention of involving the public. However, that didn't matter because one of Europe's busiest Airports was still affected by this and was forced to shut down. After the man was discovered, investigations occurred by the Dutch border police. They had to examine wether the man continued with explosives in this carry on luggage. This event was shown on Live television, the police were also being shown along with their guns, dogs and heavy duty hard hats. "By 4 pm the Amsterdam airports website was showing 16 cancellations to inbound flights and 11 to departures, dozenz of flights were delayed." It is stated that things are not back to normal yet. But the operation is over and things are getting bak on track.
-Amelia Hernigle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17011194

Luiz Suarez Apologizes to Patrice Evra

On Saturday, February 11, Luiz Suarez refused to shake hands with Patrice Evra before the Manchester United vs. Liverpool game. Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand after being banned for 8 games because he racially abused Evra earlier between the two clubs in October.
Managing Directer of Liverpool, Ian Ayre, said "We are extremely disappointed Luis Suarez did not shake hands with Patrice Evra before yesterday's game. The player had told us beforehand that he would, but then chose not to do so."
Luiz Suarez apologized later on Sunday and said, "I have spoken with the manager (Kenny Dalglish) since the game at Old Trafford and I realize I got things wrong.
"I've not only let him down, but also the club and what it stands for and I'm sorry. I made a mistake and I regret what happened."I should have shaken Patrice Evra's hand before the game and I want to apologize for my actions.
"I would like to put this whole issue behind me and concentrate on playing football."  
At the final whistle, Evra celebrated his teams victory at a close range to Luiz Suarez but he also got in trouble by his manager. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeEoNmy76Tc


-Edgar Juarez

China Looks to Donate Money to EU as Debit Grows

On Thursday, the second of February, the premier of China, Wen Jiabo, said that Chinese officials were looking to invest in the solution of the European debt crisis. In his joint press conference with the German Chancellor, he made very explicit commitment to becoming "more deeply involved in solving the European debt."  Through the use of the International Monetary Fund, China may be looking to begin stabilizing the overall economic distress which currently troubles the European Union. Currently, China has around 3.2 trillion U.S. dollars, in it's foreign exchange reserves. However, Wen made no exact mention that they will be using these funds. He did say, however, that China is currently looking for ways it can help bring the European Union back on track.

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, brought up her concerns of the efficiency of the Euro as a monetary system.  Because Germany is one of the biggest exporting nations in the world, it has benefited largely from the use of a singular currency. However, because of the lack of responsibility in spending in other countries in the European Union, the value of the Euro has gone down. Countries like Greece, which is currently seeking a 130 billion Euro bail-out, bring down the economy of other countries which use the Euro through un-cautious spending. Over the past several years, the European Union has been looking for ways to mend its economy, and hopefully, this year will yield new results.

-Nate

Sources:

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