Student protest unrest spreads across Europe

Police and protesters clashed in Liège, Belgium, on Wednesday as student anger over education costs and school conditions grew, echoing massive protests in neighboring France. Why it matters: The protests are exposing broader anger across Europe over school funding and classroom conditions. Catch up quick: Protests that began in Paris in mid-September as a localized demonstration by high school students have escalated into a massive nationwide movement, with students, parents and teachers' unions demanding more…