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Anti-government protesters ignite tires ablaze in front of a stand off with Thai military, Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai protesters said on Sunday they were ready for UN-supervised talks with the government if the army stops shooting after three days of clashes that have killed 25 people and turned Bangkok into a battleground.
Relatives of anti-government protesters react as a helicopter flies over a Buddhist temple where they sought shelter inside the protesters' encampment in central Bangkok May 16, 2010.
Anti-government "red shirt" supporters use firework rockets to shoot at Thai army soldiers during clashes at Rama IV Street in Bangkok May 16, 2010.
An anti-government "red shirt" supporter shoots firework rockets at Thai army soldiers during clashes at Rama IV Street in Bangkok May 16, 2010.
A Thai army soldier patrols the streets at dusk in Bangkok's business district May 16, 2010.
An anti-government "red shirt" supporter throws a molotov cocktail at Thai army soldiers during clashes at Rama IV Street in Bangkok May 16, 2010.
An intoxicated anti-government "red shirt" supporter lies against a barricade made out of tires during clashes at Rama IV Street in Bangkok May 16, 2010.