French Student Protests Widen Into Nationwide Rallies Over Living Costs
Students joined unions and Yellow Vest activists across France on October 17, broadening education protests into a confrontation over living costs as police clashes and arrests spread.
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Support rallies draw about 160,000 people across France
産経ニュース ↗Some high schools remain closed as protests continue
France24 ↗Greta Thunberg joins teenagers protesting north of Paris
The Independent ↗Omar Sy supports students and criticises authorities' response
Euronews ↗Government lifts ban on police use of stun grenades
Anadolu Ajansı ↗Paris restricts undeclared gatherings around key government sites
Le Monde ↗Students join unions and Yellow Vests in nationwide mobilisation
Deutsche Welle ↗Police fire tear gas in Paris and Marseille
The Independent ↗Macron's eve of protest appeal for calm is reported
The Local ↗Student organisers seek wider participation from the working world
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