ISTANBUL, Turkey ? Thousands of people tried to reach Taksim Square during May Day demonstrations on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey. However, the Turkish government shut down ferries and subways and deployed thousands of police, who barricaded the streets and used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canons to prevent protesters from getting close to the square.
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VIDEO: Diary of a Turkish May Day protester
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The BBC’s Selin Girit followed an activist attending May Day protests in Istanbul as clashes broke out with police.
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Pictures of the Day: Urkaine and Elsewhere
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Photos from Ukraine, Turkey, Cuba and Italy
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BBC Trending ?@BBCtrending What happens when May Day meets social media in Turkey? http://bbc.in/1fwDJFk #MayDay #1Mayis #1MayıstaTaksime pic.twitter.com/yOJveCLha3
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