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France Protests Over Living Costs

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Protesters across France responded to calls on social media to revive the "yellow vest" movement, which emerged in 2018 against social injustice.

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Police used tear gas and water cannon against masked protesters in Paris and other cities who were throwing projectiles and aiming fireworks.

9 of 17 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Dawn

The initial wave of protests began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher absences and shabby facilities quickly morphed into a nationwide movement against inequality, weak public spending and falling standards.

8 of 17 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Straits Times

Tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in demonstrations across France to protest soaring fuel prices and the rising cost of living.

7 of 17 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Times of India

Nuñez suspended the use of a type of police stun grenade against the young demonstrators after a 15-year-old lost a hand, but said that they could be used on Saturday.

5 of 17 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Guardian

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A large police presence was visible in central Paris, especially near landmarks such as the Avenue des Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe, which were excluded from the routes of the two official demonstrations.

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Student groups protesting since mid-September have urged supporters to join.

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The CGT, one of France's major labor unions, also backed the protests, calling for "higher wages and pensions, lower prices and the protection of public services that meet people's needs."

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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's office said authorities had recorded 140 protest actions outside the Paris region by midday, involving over 30,000 people.

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  1. 16 Oct

    The result, playing out almost daily outside high schools and on the streets of France, is a nationwide storm of unrest.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 17 Oct

    Protesters across France responded to calls on social media to revive the "yellow vest" movement, which emerged in 2018 against social injustice.

    11 outlets · CBS News

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