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French students block schools to protest choice between Macron and Le Pen

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Hundreds of French university students on Thursday occupied or blocked buildings at the Sorbonne in Paris. They oppose both candidates who made it into the April 24 presidential runoff, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen. At one point police fired tear gas as they sought to prevent other students from arriving.

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Euronews

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French students picket schools to protest presidential choice

Hundreds of French students on Thursday blocked or occupied buildings at multiple universities across Paris to show their anger over France's upcoming presidential election.

4 years ago·Lyon, France

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Japan Today

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French students block schools to protest presidential choice

Hundreds of French university students on Thursday occupied or blocked buildings at the Sorbonne in Paris and other schools to express their anger over France’s presidential election. They oppose both candidates who made it into the April 24 presidential runoff, centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen, fearing…

4 years ago·Tokyo, Japan

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