A defiant tone from the Turkish Prime Minister and his ruling party.<br/> <br />Tayyip Erdogan told political supporters in Ankara Tuesday the nationwide protests against his government were engineered by vandals and terrorist elements.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRIME MINISTER, TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The efforts to distort Turkey's image have been put into place with a systematic plan. Turkey's power and reputation have been targeted during this process."<br/> <br />Meanwhile in central Istanbul, another day of clashes between police and protesters.<br/> <br />Riot police briefly tried to regain control of Taksim Square, the epicenter of anti-government protests that's left three people killed and 5,000 injured.<br/> <br />In Ankara, Erdogan warned his patience is running out.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRIME MINISTER, TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I urge the young people, who I believe are there with sincere feelings, to put an end to this protest and I call on those who insis
