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French police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as nation braces for another weekend of protests
Authorities said 70,000 officers backed by helicopters and armored vehicles were deployed to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s looting and clashes.
- 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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Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France
“Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday for a second consecutive weekend of protests against the cost of living—with clashes erupting between police and masked groups in Paris and other cities,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The demonstrations come despite a massive security deployment aimed at preventing a repeat […]
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Total News Sources495
Leaning Left62Leaning Right79Center75Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Right
Bias Distribution
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