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Supporters of the Iraqi Communist Party chant slogans during an International Worker's Day, or Labour Day, rally in Baghdad.

Labor rights activists shout while holding signs reading "Forbid Temporary Worker Services" during a rally for labor rights on international Labor Day in Taipei, Taiwan.

Protesters set fire to an effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino during a May Day rally near the presidential palace in Manila.

Members and supporters of the Lithuanian social democratic party and trade unionists take part in a May Day parade in Vilnius.

School children try to touch a snake during an awareness program on Naag Panchami festival in Mumbai, India. The Hindu festival of Naag Panchami is a day dedicated to the worship of snakes.

A riot police officer fires tear gas to push back protesters during a May Day demonstration in Istanbul, Turkey.

Drummers perform during rehearsals at the Bird's Nest National Stadium ahead of the IAAF Athletics World Championships in Beijing, China.

German policemen use pepper spray against left-wing protesters during May Day demonstrations in Rostock.

Ignacio Fernandez Toxo (2nd L) and Candido Mendez (2nd R), general secretaries of Spain's leading trade unions CCOO and UGT, march as they are flanked by Basque CCOO and UGT leaders Unai Sordo (L) and Raul Arza during May Day celebrations in Bilbao.