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Police fire tear gas at Romanian protesters [Jan 20, 2012] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian riot police fired tear gas at protesters who threw bricks and bottles back at them on Thursday in Bucharest's main square where demonstrations against the government's austerity drive have taken place since last week. The police arrested up to 50 people believed to have triggered the violence including throwing metal fencing at them, according to private television ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian PM warns protesters on fifth day [Jan 16, 2012] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's prime minister warned anti-austerity protesters gathering for a fifth day on Monday that violence would not be tolerated after 59 people were injured in clashes between demonstrators and riot police at the weekend. The country's worst unrest for more than a decade has seen riot police using tear gas against protesters throwing bricks, smashing windows and setting ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian PM warns protesters on fifth day [Jan 16, 2012] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's prime minister warned anti-austerity protesters gathering for a fifth day on Monday that violence would not be tolerated after 59 people were injured in clashes between demonstrators and riot police at the weekend. The country's worst unrest for more than a decade has seen riot police using tear gas against protesters throwing bricks, smashing windows and setting ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Police Clash with Crowds Protesting IMF-Backed Cutbacks [Jan 16, 2012] Romanian riot police used tear gas against protesters who threw rocks and set fire to newspaper stands and rubbish bins in central Bucharest in a fourth day of street demonstrations against government austerity measures Sunday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian protesters clash with riot police [Jan 16, 2012] BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian riot police used tear gas against protesters who threw rocks and set fire to newspaper stands and rubbish bins in central Bucharest in a fourth day of street demonstrations against government austerity measures Sunday. Protesters also gathered peacefully in several large cities across Romania, including Cluj, Timisoara and Iasi, calling for the resignation of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Thirty injured in Romania protests [Jan 16, 2012] BUCHAREST (AFP) - More than 30 people were injured Sunday during a protest that turned violent in Romania's capital, with demonstrators throwing stones and riot police using tear gas, medical sources said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians continue anti-government rallies [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians continue anti-government rallies [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Tear gas fired at Romania anti-govt protests [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters during an anti-government rally Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians continue anti-government rallies [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Top of the News [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanian police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters during an anti-government rally Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians protest for 3rd day against government [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians continue anti-government rallies [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians continue anti-government rallies [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians protest for 3rd day against government [Jan 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Several hurt in Bucharest clashes [Jan 15, 2012] At least nine people are injured as Romanian riot police fire tear gas during clashes with anti-austerity demonstrators in the capital, Bucharest. [via YahooNews] More >>

Police clash with protesters in Romania [Jan 15, 2012] Police in Bucharest fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who gathered Saturday to demonstrate against government austerity measures and poor living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians protest for 3rd day against government [Jan 15, 2012] Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian police clash with protesters [Jan 15, 2012] Ten people injured and tear gas used on more than 1,000 demonstrators in Bucharest protesting against austerity cuts. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians protest for 3rd day against government [Jan 14, 2012] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Romanian police fired tear gas during an anti-government protest Saturday, the third consecutive day of demonstrations against austerity cuts and falling living standards. More than 1,000 protesters rallied in Bucharest's main University Square, blocking traffic. After seven hours, they refused to leave, and scuffled several times with ... [via YahooNews] More >>