In pictures: Fireworks, flares and teargas as Turkey protests continue

Protesters stand on the roof of Ataturk Cultural center during a protest at Taksim square in Istanbul, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Thousands have joined anti-government rallies across Turkey since Friday, when police launched a pre-dawn raid against a peaceful sit-in protesting plans to uproot trees in Istanbul's main Taksim Square. Since then, the demonstrations by mostly secular-minded Turks have spiraled into Turkey's biggest anti-government disturbances in years, and have spread to many of the biggest cities. (AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis) *** Local Caption *** Turkey Protest.JPEG-00adb.jpg

Riot policemen launch tear gas canisters as they attack protesters during clashes near Taksim square in Istanbul. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

A protester covers as fireworks explode during clashes with police. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

Riot police run towards protesters. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

Protesters light flares and shout slogans during the protest. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

A protester wearing a makeshift protect gear gestures during clashes with police near Taksim square. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

A protester shouts slogans as others pass bricks to each other trying to form a new barricade AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

A protester sits in front of a barricade. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

Protesters light flares and shout slogans during the. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

Police operate with tear gas and water cannon against protesters during clashes for fifth day in Istanbul. AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis

A man standing on the roof of Ataturk Cultural center looks at protesters gathered at Taksim square in Istanbul. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis

Protesters stand on a barricade during a protest near Taksim square in Istanbul. AP Photo / Kostas Tsironis