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French police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as nation braces for another weekend of protests
- French police arrested dozens and used tear gas against some protesters to prevent a repeat of last week's riots.
- Nationwide demonstrations are occurring over the high cost of living, with over half a million people protesting last week.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 135 individuals were arrested and various weapons were seized during the protests.
- Despite a ban on demonstrations in Lyon, around 150 protesters attempted to block a road, prompting police action.
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With up to 70,000 police officers, France's Interior Minister tries to keep the protests in check. Partly with success: In Paris it is largely quiet, in Lyon and other cities the police use tear gas and water cannons.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Mass protests against the tax are taking place across France today, with tight security measures in place to prevent further unrest. In Paris, 110,000 people took part in a peaceful rally, while violence broke out in some other places.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Total News Sources378
Leaning Left47Leaning Right54Center64Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Center
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center
39% Center
L 28%
C 39%
R 33%
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