Italy Student Protests: Firecrackers Fly, Clashes Erupt As Police Unleash Water Cannons

"Europe's student riots have spread to Italy, where cities are being plagued by clashes between

police officers and hooded protesters. Thugs threw petrol bombs, firecrackers and glass bottles at cops in cities across the country in protest against worsening school conditions and the high cost of living. The national protests echo those seen in France and Belgium over the last few weeks." msn