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Police in Chile's capital Santiago fire tire gear and use water cannons in an effort to disperse protesters, during a demonstration to commemorate the "Day of the Race" by members of the Mapuche community. IMAGES
Riot police officers, surrounded by vehicles and water cannons, walk in formation toward protesters who cover themselves from the water stream, as Santiago residents continue to demonstrate against Sebastian Pinera's government. IMAGES
Chilean police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters, who gathered in Santiago to demonstrate against the government of Sebastian Pinera, ahead of a referendum in which Chileans will decide whether to replace the constitution dating from the era of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990). IMAGES
Police in Santiago fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters, who gathered in Italy Square for a demonstration against the government of Sebastian Pinera. IMAGES
Chilean police fire water cannons and throw tear gas canisters at crowds gathered at Santiago's emblematic Plaza Italia -- which has emerged as the epicenter of anti-government protests -- on the 47th anniversary of the coup d'etat orchestrated by General Augusto Pinochet that ousted President Salvador Allende and led to a 17-year-long dictatorship. IMAGES
Hong Kong police deploy water cannons and fire volleys of tear gas at pro-democracy demonstrators on Tuesday. IMAGES