France's School Protests Broaden Into Nationwide Strikes Over Wages and Services

Nationwide demonstrations begin over education and living costs

Nuñez announces exceptional deployment of 70,000 security personnel

Minister flags particular danger as protests meet Halloween

Paris march route disputed as 180 demonstrations expected

Shops board up ahead of third protest weekend

Interior Ministry reports demonstrations remain generally calm

Nationwide protests draw 320,000, with clashes and arrests

Authorities report 320,000 participants and 561 arrests

Organizers estimate 500,000 joined nationwide demonstrations

France reports fewer damaged businesses than previous weekends

Government reports 320,000 protest turnout

Student unions announce renewed school blockades

School blockades resume on smaller scale after holidays

Limited school blockades resume as pupils return from holiday

Students blockade dozens of high schools ahead of strike

Students resume blockades after autumn school break

Students blockade schools and universities ahead of strike

Unions plan national strike and further street demonstrations

France braces for general strike and over 220 demonstrations

Authorities estimate up to 700,000 protesters nationwide

Unions strike as authorities deploy 70,000 security officers