In photos: Scenes from wild protests across Turkey
The Turkish PM has dismissed protesters as an extremist fringe
Thousands of protesters gather for the third day of nationwide anti-government protests at the Taskim Square in Istanbul on June 2, 2013.Thanassis Stavrakis/The Associated Press
Protesters wave flags as others dance during the third day of nationwide anti-government protest at Taksim Square on June 2, 2013.Thanassis Stavrakis/The Associated Press
A protester raises a police shield, reading ''Killer,'' during the third day of anti-government protest at Taksim Square in Istanbul.Thanassis Stavrakis/The Associated Press
A man cleans outside a Burger King restaurant with a damaged window, a day after clashes between angry Turkish protesters and security forces in Ankara, on June 2, 2013.Burhan Ozbilici/The Associated Press
A man checks a damaged cash machine, a day after clashes between angry Turkish protesters and security forces in Ankara, on June 2, 2013.Burhan Ozbilici/The Associated Press
Nationalist protesters hold a Turkish flag as they march in Ankara, early June 2, 2013.Burhan Ozbilici/The Associated Press
A masked couple walk near the former Ottoman palace, Dolmabahce, where Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan maintains an office in Istanbul, Turkey.The Associated Press
Turkish protesters clash with riot police in Istanbul on June 1, 2013.The Associated Press
Turkish protesters clash with riot police in Istanbul on June 1, 2013.The Associated Press
Police are shown trying to disperse protesters on June 1, 2013. The Turkish PM has dismissed the protesters as an extremist fringe.The Associated Press