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Police clash with protesters as tens of thousands take to streets across France

Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’ Police have fired teargas and…

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According to The Guardian, police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’ Police have fired teargas and clashed with protesters supporting high school student grievances, as demonstrations across France were boosted by other groups angry over high prices and the fraying of a social welfare system.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris and Marseille.

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France · Europe
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Paris, Marseille
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World

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