France: "We've seen extremely high tensions between protesters and law enforcement"
Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs.
France 24 reports: Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs.
France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris. "The march from here to Place de Clichy isn't set to start for another hour.
This politics story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Place de Clichy, Antonia Kerrigan and Paris.
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- Place de Clichy, Antonia Kerrigan, Paris, République
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