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Portugal’s government ousted by anti-austerity alliance

By Staff of Aljazeera - Portugal's centre-right government has been forced to resign after an alliance of leftist politicians rejected its policy proposals, paving the way for a socialist-led administration to end years of austerity. The dramatic collapse of Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho's government on Tuesday came less than two weeks after it was sworn into office, and raised questions about the country's commitment to abide by the eurozone's tough fiscal rules. In an unprecedented move, the moderate Socialist Party teamed up with the Communist Party and the Left Bloc to get a 122-seat majority in the 230-seat parliament, which it used to vote down the proposed government programme.

Anti-Austerity Protesters March In Manchester

By Helen Pidd for The Guardian - Tens of thousands of people have joined an anti-austerity protest in Manchester on the opening day of the Conservative party conference, voicing opposition to policies including spending and benefit cuts, NHS reforms and restrictions on trade unions. Up to 60,000 people are said to have joined the demonstration, which was largely peaceful, although a breakaway group pelted a young Tory with eggs, and spat at journalists and called them “scum”. The egging incident took place on Oxford Road as young delegates wearing Tory party conference lanyards were surrounded by a group of protesters chanting “Tory scum.” Earlier a man was arrested on suspicion of assault after a journalist from the Huffington Post was spat at as he left the conference venue.

Italy: Thousands Of Students Protest Education Reforms

In Italy, thousands of students took to the streets Thursday in Milan, the second most populous city in the country, to protest against education reforms. "This is another attack on public schools. Let us return to the streets to demand our rights. Greece is an example to follow in the fight against austerity, "said a protester. The clashes erupted when students approached the building of Lombardy, the main seat of government. As the cops cut over the protesters, they began throwing eggs, stones, smoke bombs and bottles with paint. Also, similar demonstrations took place in cities like Turin, Pisa and Rome (capital). "We are against an idea of ​​education they are proposing, and we have an alternative. We have many alternatives and are a factory of ideas, "said a student from Rome. Riot police also arrested several students, but have not yet been revealed information on the number of wounded, according to local sources. This is another attack on public schools. Let us return to the streets to demand our rights. Greece is an example to follow in the fight against austerity ". "This is another attack on public schools. Let us return to the streets to demand our rights. Greece is an example to follow in the fight against austerity, "said a protester. The clashes erupted when students approached the building of Lombardy, the main seat of government. As the cops cut over the protesters, they began throwing eggs, stones, smoke bombs and bottles with paint. Also, similar demonstrations took place in cities like Turin, Pisa and Rome (capital).

Thousands Rally In Spanish Anti-Austerity Protest

Thousands of people have marched in the Spanish capital denouncing the government and calling for an end to harsh austerity measures that have deepened poverty among the worst-off. Gathering under the banner of "Dignity" in Madrid on Saturday, protesters decried government financial cuts, housing rights policies, and high unemployment rates. Carrying banners reading "Food, jobs and a roof with dignity. Working for a general strike", the protesters packed much of the city's Colon Square and Paseo de Recoletos boulevard. Dolores Cerezo, who had arrived from southern Sevilla, said the government had cut back "savagely" on public services such as education and the national health service.

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