Georgia's ruling party claims victory in local elections across the country despite a boycott by the main opposition blocs. On Saturday, tens of thousands marched in Tbilisi against the government's crackdown on dissent and Georgia's perceived drift toward Moscow. Riot police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters from the presidential palace. Five activists, including opera singer Paata Burchuladze, were detained. Protests have rocked Georgia since November when the ruling party halted talks on joining the European Union. Critics say the government's crackdown mirrors Russia's approach to stifling dissent.