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Protests that began in Istanbul's Taksim Square nearly two weeks ago against the authoritarian rule of Prime Minister Erdogan continued, with violence by both police and protesters. Three people have died and nearly 5,000 have been injured, many by the use of CR and tear gas, in the ongoing clashes. Protests have taken place in 78 Turkish cities. The Istanbul governor blamed "marginal groups" for instigating the violence.