May Day: Rallies around the world in pictures

People around the world have taken to the streets this May Day to campaign for improved workers' rights.

Many of the demonstrations to mark International Workers' Day on Wednesday have been peaceful, but there have also been arrests and scenes of violence.

Here are some of the pictures from rallies across the globe.

Garment workers shout slogans as they mark May Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters Photo

Workers marked the public holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia, demanding an increase to the minimum wage and protections from outsourcing jobs. Reuters Photo

People hold Palestinian flags during the yearly protest marking International Labour Day. AFP Photo

Turkish police detaining protesters as they attempt to march to Istanbul's Taksim Square during a May Day rally. AFP Photo