Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
Authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.
According to Al Jazeera English, authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.
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