While the clashes continued, Nawaz Sharif appeared before reporters outside his home, and decried government attempts to stop the demonstrations.

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While demonstrations in Egypt escalated there was frequent contact between the secretary of defence, Robert Gates, and his Egyptian counterpart, Field-Marshal Muhammad Tantawi.

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In Dhaka, an estimated 20, 000 people took part in the main May Day march, while separate demonstrations were held in other parts of the capital and elsewhere.

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While no official demonstrations are planned, there are concerns protesters may gather in Montpellier on Wednesday.

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