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Some pictures from today around the world:
May Day protesters shout slogans from a window of a building where they rushed in for protection during clashes between police and Mayday protesters in central Istanbul, May 1, 2008. Thousands of police were stationed across the city centre to block access to the main Taksim Square, where three major trade union confederations have pledged to mobilise up to 500,000 people in defiance of an official ban.
A supporter of the Lebanese Communist party, painted in black, stands in front of the Communism symbol in Beirut.
Demonstrators are reflected in a mirror as they carry red flags during a protest marking International Workers' Day in Stavropol May 1, 2008. Thousands protested against rising food prices across eight of Russia's time zones on Thursday as the country celebrated Labour Day.
A woman holds a flag with a printed image of Che Guevara as she takes part in a May Day rally at Syntagma square in Athens May 1, 2008.
A local worker shouts anti-government slogans as he takes part in a protest march against government corruption and migrant workers from mainland China and other countries, on Labour Day in Macau May 1, 2008.
A Turkish riot police officer chases a protester as crowds gathered for an outlawed May Day rally are dispersed in central Istanbul May 1, 2008. Turkish riot police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds gathering for an outlawed May Day rally in central Istanbul on Thursday, witnesses said.
Working women chant slogans during a rally to mark May Day in Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday.
Some pictures from today around the world:
May Day protesters shout slogans from a window of a building where they rushed in for protection during clashes between police and Mayday protesters in central Istanbul, May 1, 2008. Thousands of police were stationed across the city centre to block access to the main Taksim Square, where three major trade union confederations have pledged to mobilise up to 500,000 people in defiance of an official ban.
A supporter of the Lebanese Communist party, painted in black, stands in front of the Communism symbol in Beirut.
Demonstrators are reflected in a mirror as they carry red flags during a protest marking International Workers' Day in Stavropol May 1, 2008. Thousands protested against rising food prices across eight of Russia's time zones on Thursday as the country celebrated Labour Day.
A woman holds a flag with a printed image of Che Guevara as she takes part in a May Day rally at Syntagma square in Athens May 1, 2008.
A local worker shouts anti-government slogans as he takes part in a protest march against government corruption and migrant workers from mainland China and other countries, on Labour Day in Macau May 1, 2008.
A Turkish riot police officer chases a protester as crowds gathered for an outlawed May Day rally are dispersed in central Istanbul May 1, 2008. Turkish riot police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds gathering for an outlawed May Day rally in central Istanbul on Thursday, witnesses said.
Working women chant slogans during a rally to mark May Day in Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday.
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Indonesians take part in a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers' minds.
Labourers shout slogans during a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers' minds.
Labourers take part in a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers'
A woman holds a portrait of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin during a protest marking International Workers' Day in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk May 1, 2008. Thousands protested against rising food prices across eight of Russia's time zones on Thursday as the country celebrated Labour Day.
Protesters display their placards at a park during a rally celebrating International Labor Day, or May Day, Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Manila. Thousand of workers marched in scorching heat demanding President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's resignation for not raising the minimum wage to help them cope with surging food and fuel prices.
Japanese workers shout slogans during a May Day rally in Tokyo. Police battled demonstrators in Istanbul as tens of thousands of workers rallied on world labour day Thursday while soaring food prices brought large crowds onto the streets of some Asian capitals.
Thousands of protesters march towards a Manila square for a rally to mark May Day Thursday May 1, 2008 in Manila, Philippines. The protesters, led by the militant Kilusang Mayo Uno (May 1st Movement), denounced the non-wage package announced by the government and are demanding instead a P125-peso (US$ 2.95) across-the board wage increase which they claim is not even enough to offset the spiralling food and fuel price increases. The banner reads: Fight Poverty, Oppression and Corruption! Oust US-Arroyo Regime.
Indonesians take part in a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers' minds.
Labourers shout slogans during a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers' minds.
Labourers take part in a demonstration to mark May Day in Jakarta. Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets of the capital Jakarta for Labour Day rallies on Thursday, with rising food prices and an expected cut in fuel subsidies weighing heavily on workers'
A woman holds a portrait of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin during a protest marking International Workers' Day in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk May 1, 2008. Thousands protested against rising food prices across eight of Russia's time zones on Thursday as the country celebrated Labour Day.
Protesters display their placards at a park during a rally celebrating International Labor Day, or May Day, Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Manila. Thousand of workers marched in scorching heat demanding President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's resignation for not raising the minimum wage to help them cope with surging food and fuel prices.
Japanese workers shout slogans during a May Day rally in Tokyo. Police battled demonstrators in Istanbul as tens of thousands of workers rallied on world labour day Thursday while soaring food prices brought large crowds onto the streets of some Asian capitals.
Thousands of protesters march towards a Manila square for a rally to mark May Day Thursday May 1, 2008 in Manila, Philippines. The protesters, led by the militant Kilusang Mayo Uno (May 1st Movement), denounced the non-wage package announced by the government and are demanding instead a P125-peso (US$ 2.95) across-the board wage increase which they claim is not even enough to offset the spiralling food and fuel price increases. The banner reads: Fight Poverty, Oppression and Corruption! Oust US-Arroyo Regime.
