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In the Albanian capital Tirana, a gigantic statue of Albania's long-time leader, Enver Hoxha, is brought down by mobs of angry protesters.
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Capital city of Albania
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Albania
Country in Southeast Europe
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Enver Hoxha
Leader of Albania from 1944 to 1985
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