Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris
Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
BBC News reports: Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris and Nick Beake.
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