A protester throws stones at a water cannon in Tirana, Albania, Jan. 21, 2011. Two people were killed from firearms after a protest rally by Albania's opposition Socialist Party turned into a riot in front of the government building for three hours before the protesters disbanded. (Xinhua/Yang Ke)Three Dead As Albanian Protesters Clash With Police Amid Calls For Early Election Over Government Corruption Claims -- The Daily Mail
* Hospital: 'The dead appear to have been shot at close range'
* Officials say 22 civilians and 17 policemen have been injured in the unrest
* Cars firebombed and shattered paving stones hurled at riot squad
* Police return fire with rubber bullets, tear gas and a water cannon
* Political leaders on both sides appeal for calm
Three people were killed today when a protest calling for the resignation of Albania's government boiled into violence.
Hundreds of rioters clashed with police outside the government's headquarters in capital Tirana demanding that the conservative government call an early election.
The ruling Democratic Party has been rocked in recent months by a corruption scandal engulfing Albania's deputy Prime Minister.
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More News On The Riots In Albania Today
Protesters Clash With Police In Albania, 3 Killed -- NPR/AP
Three shot dead at Albania anti-government protest -- Reuters
Three dead as Albanian protesters clash with police -- AFP
Three shot dead in Albania clashes -- Al Jazeera
Three killed as Albanian police clash with protesters -- BBC
3 anti-government protesters killed in clash with police in Albania -- CNN
Three killed at Albanian protest rally -- Xinhuanet
EU calls for calm as three die in Albanian protests -- Deutsche Welle
US condemns Albania violence -- AFP
In pictures: Albania unrest -- BBC