Greek Protesters Storm Government Offices

Protesters stormed government offices in Athens breaking doors and overturning chairs as they tried to get to Employment Minister, Yiannis Vroutsis. The minister, who was in the office at the time of the assault, escaped the conflict unharmed.

Police made 33 arrests and used batons to disperse the crowd that managed to surge into the waiting rooms outside the main offices. Continue reading

Islamists Lose Last Stronghold in Mali

A local militia working with government forces has reported taking the northern Maliam town of Kidal, the last major stronghold for the terrorists attempting to take over the country.

The Islamists reportedly have fled into the desert to regroup and find new locations to launch their assault on the government. They had been forcing an extreme brand of Sharia Law on the northern part of the nation for a year. Continue reading

Catalonia Asks Spanish Government For $9 Billion Bailout

Catalonia, a region of Spain that has expressed a desire to become an independent country, has asked the Spanish government for a $9 billion euro bailout. The Catalonian regional government said the funds would pay down debt and meet targets for deficit reduction.

The region initially requested a $5 billion bailout in August, 2012.

The bailout request comes as the newly elected Catalonian leaders pledged a referendum on the region’s independence. Continue reading