Tens of thousands march in the streets of Madrid, Spain

Angered by the latest austerity measures and budget cuts, and calling for the Spanish government to resign, thousands thronged the streets of Madrid on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched on Spain's parliament in Madrid on Saturday evening, accompanied by a massive police escort, and closely guarded by officers with dog teams and in full riot gear and many police vans... read more and watch videos.

Ireland year away from Greek devastation unless austerity stopped

A video interview with Richard Boyd Barrett, a member of the Irish Parliament, about the devastation of EU-enforced austerity measures.

RT interviews Barrett and asks him about the "No" campaign on the referendum on the fiscal pact with the European Union.

He explained that the pact is a European agreement, which countries are being asked to sign, that will compel governments to reduce debt and deficit payments over a long period of time (up to 10 years)... read full article and view video.