Students and Workers unite in Turkey to defend their rights

The protesters responded to the water cannon and tear gas by throwing stones at the police. Television news channels put the size of the protest at up to 10,000 people, though a Reuters journalist present said it was less than half that number.

The workers were protesting against new employment legislation, currently being debated by parliament, which they argue will reduce workers' rights and allow employers to exploit unregulated labour.

Coverage has been minimal but we'll update if and when more information becomes available. It's clear global resistance to free trade and corporate greed is growing rapidly once more.