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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Rigan Riots

Peaceful protesters accusing their government of economic mismanagement, spurred by a shrinking economy and rising unemployment, turned violent last night in the Latvian capital Riga.

30 protesters and three police officers were injured while 126 mostly young men were arrested, many of whom were drunk, reports the BBC