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Police officers wearing full body armours fire rubber bullets and use tear gas to disperse protesters gathered on the streets of the Colombian capital for a third night, following numerous clashes triggered by the death of a man who was repeatedly tasered by police, in which at least 10 people have been killed. IMAGES
Violent clashes break out between Chile's riot police and protesters in Santiago. Protesters have been taking to the streets for two and a half weeks to call out the country's failing neo-liberal economic development system. Chile's president earlier denied allegations that police killed, tortured and sexually assaulted civilians during the deadly protests against him. IMAGES
French riot police evacuate "yellow vests" from the financial district on the outskirts of Paris. Protesters had gathered at La Defense at the end of the day after the 21st consecutive week of demonstrations across France.
Pushed back by riot police with tear gas and a water cannon, "yellow vest" protesters continue to gather at the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the top of Paris' famed Champs-Elysees. Hundreds have converged on the city for new demonstrations, with anger over fuel taxes morphing into a wide-ranging anti-government movement. IMAGES
Indian police fire tear gas and water cannon to try to disperse protesters in Kolkata. The demonstratos are calling for justice after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor earlier this month. The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor's bloodied body at a local state-run hospital on August 9 sparked medical strikes and widespread protests by doctors' associations across the country. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.