Violence broke out between police and protesters in Russia's second largest city of St. Petersburg today, where an estimated 3,000 people demonstrated against the leadership of President Vladimir Putin.

At least three people were killed in Guinea Monday, bringing the death toll to over 80 since protests began last month. Heavy shooting started at a main military base near the capital's airport, while thousands of youths are taking to the streets, amid repression by special presidential security units. The violence comes as unions restarted a nationwide strike, now demanding the resignation of President Lansana Conte.