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After another weekend of protests, France faces a test of its promises
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More than 400,000 people marched across France this weekend in a continuation of protests that have rocked the country since late September. The Oct. 24 marches were largely peaceful, though authorities reported 1,435 arrests and clashes in several cities.
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PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – French protest groups and unions called on Sunday for further demonstrations as they sought to maintain pressure on the government after a huge security operation helped to contain unrest during nationwide rallies on Saturday.
More than 410,000 people joined protests across France as authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel. Unions called a November 5 general strike amid clashes and disputes over austerity measures.
France is in chaos. More than 400,000 people marched across the country over school funding and soaring living costs, and clashes broke out in Paris as masked protesters hurled fireworks and objects at police, who responded with tear gas.
More than 400,000 people marched across France this weekend in a continuation of protests that have rocked the country since late September. The Oct. 24 marches were largely peaceful, though authorities reported 1,435 arrests and clashes in several cities.
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