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Published on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by
Agence France PresseTens of Thousands March for May Day Across GlobeTens of thousands took to the streets across the globe for May Day on Sunday, to press for workers' rights amid tough economic times and to back an array of other causes.
From Hong Kong to Indonesia and from Moscow to Paris, protesters marched and rallied in largely peaceful demonstrations for international Labour Day.
In Russia, hundreds of thousands took to the streets in May Day rallies, most showing support for the Kremlin amid a handful of opposition protests.
Anti-Kremlin rallies were far outnumbered by pro-government demonstrations organized by pro-Kremlin parties and trade unions. .............(more)
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