Labour unions in dozens of countries around the world are using traditional May Day marches to protest over the handling of the global economic crisis.
In central Istanbul, Turkish police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse several hundred demonstrators.
Overnight, German youths clashed with police in the capital Berlin.
Some 300 rallies are planned across France, which has already seen strikes from university academics, hospital staff and fishermen among others.
Marches have been held in several Asian nations, including Cambodia, Japan and the Philippines.
Yes, after the years of hubris, nemesis is on the march. Even more disturbing than the civil unrest there are also rumours that outbreaks of morris dancing may occur. Happy May Day to one and all!
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