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Violent protesters clash with Albanian police for 8th straight day as riots engulf France, Europe

Headline from New York Post

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to push back protesters Tuesday on the eighth straight day of violent anti-government demonstrations in the Albanian capital, Tirana.

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Reports & sources

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  1. BBC News

    Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

  2. BBC News

    Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for an 8th day (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Police have fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesters in Tirana, Albania

  4. New York Post

    Violent protesters clash with Albanian police for 8th straight day as riots engulf France, Europe (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to push back protesters Tuesday on the eighth straight day of violent anti-government demonstrations in the Albanian capital, Tirana.