Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests
Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the…
Sky News reports: Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the prime minister's resignation.
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