Violent protests sweep Bulgaria

Bulgaria's government resigned on Feb. 20 after violent nationwide protests against high power prices, joining a long list of European administrations felled by austerity during Europe's debt crisis.

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  1. Thousands of demonstrators march shouting slogans during a protest against high utility bills and monopolies in the energy sector in Sofia
  2. A protester reaches his hand out to a riot police officer after clashes with demonstrators in a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, on late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria
  3. Riot police form up after clashes with demonstrators after a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, on late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria
  4. People help wounded protester during a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria
  5. Protesters are beaten and detained by riot police during a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, on late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria
  6. Protesters are detained by the riot police during a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, on late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria
  7. Protesters are detained by the riot police during a protest against high electricity prices in Sofia, on late Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Bulgaria