France: 1.314 arrested during protests across the country
France saw another day of nationwide protests on Saturday, with more than 400,000 people taking to the streets over the rising cost of living and school…
France 24 reports: France saw another day of nationwide protests on Saturday, with more than 400,000 people taking to the streets over the rising cost of living and school funding.
Most marches remained peaceful, a week after riots and looting hit several cities. However, police say more than 1,300 people were arrested nationwide as violence broke out on the sidelines of demonstrations.
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