May Day around the world, in pictures
Workers across the world on Tuesday marked the International Labor and Solidarity Day, also known as May Day, with large rallies and demonstrations.
French authorities said some 1,200 hooded and masked protesters dressed in black had turned up on the sidelines of the annual planned demonstration by labour unions in Paris. May 1, 2018.
Workers and activists marked May Day on Tuesday with rallies to demand their government address labour issues.
International Workers' Day is a public holiday in many countries, though activities are restricted in some places, sometimes leading to confrontations.
Here is a look at some of the events around the world:
France
Scattered vandalism marked May Day in France as hundreds of demonstrators marched across Paris to oppose economic policies pursued by President Emmanuel Macron.
During the march, workers and students waved anti-capitalist flags and brandished banners with phrases such as "Risks to Disrupting the Peace," ''Let's Derail the Government" and "Macron Gives Us a Dark Hatred." May 1, 2018.
Greece
Thousands of Greeks are marching through central Athens in at least three separate May Day demonstrations.
Police said at least 7,000 people were at the first demonstration in Athens, which was organised by a communist party-led union. May 1, 2018.
Cambodia
About 2,000 garment workers gathered at a park in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, for a rally organised by a garment union coalition.
The Cambodian workers wanted to march to the National Assembly to urge lawmakers to help them address labor-related concerns, but the group was stopped by riot police. May 1, 2018.
Philippines
About 5,000 people from various groups rallied near the presidential palace in Manila to protest the failure of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfil a major campaign promise to end contractualisation, the widespread practice of short-term employment.
About 5,000 people from various groups rallied near the presidential palace in Manila to protest the failure of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill a major campaign promise to end contractualisation, the widespread practice of short-term employment. May 1, 2018.
Russia
Over recent years, Russia's May Day parade became a highly orchestrated show of power by Russian authorities and the ruling United Russia party, with the demonstrators refraining from criticising the government.
More than 100,000 people came out on the streets of Moscow to march in the traditional May Day parade. May 1, 2018
Indonesia
Indonesian protesters urged the government to avoid outsourcing and to raise their wages. They also asked the government to stop foreign labourers from working in Indonesia, saying it decreases employment opportunities for local workers.
About 10,000 workers from various labor groups rallied near the presidential palace in Jakarta to voice their demands. May 1, 2018.
Spain
More than 70 cities across Spain have held May Day marches calling for gender equality, higher salaries and pensions now that the country's economy is back on track.
The demonstration in Madrid was among the biggest, with thousands rallying behind the slogan "Time to win." May 1, 2018.
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