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Tens of thousands march in France as protests turn violent

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France braces for massive protests: Yellow Vests to join students on Saturday
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Tens of thousands took part in nationwide protests in France on Saturday, which quickly turned violent, France 24 reports. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse unsanctioned marches, and protesters briefly entered town halls in Lille and Marseille before police removed them, according to France 24. Ahead of the demonstrations, reports said students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists planned to protest high prices and poor conditions in schools; France 24 also cited concerns about the country's fraying social model. The Straits Times says the initial wave of protests began in September at high schools in Paris's poor northern suburbs.

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  1. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that the Yellow Vest movement appealed to teachers, workers, pensioners, farmers and students ahead of cost-of-living demonstrations in pre-election France.

  2. France 24

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    France 24 reports that broader nationwide demonstrations were expected Saturday after weeks of student protests, with the Yellow Vest movement appealing to groups including students to join.

  3. France 24

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    France 24 reports that an online movement against rising fuel prices gained momentum ahead of October 17 demonstrations, with former Yellow Vest figures set to support high-school students and some drawing parallels with the 2018 protests.

  4. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that tens of thousands rallied over the cost of living and police clashed with protesters, while noting that the initial wave began in September at high schools in Paris's poor northern suburbs.

  5. France 24

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    France 24's liveblog reports that tens of thousands took part in nationwide protests that quickly turned violent, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse unsanctioned marches and protesters briefly entering town halls in Lille and Marseille.

  6. RFI

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    RFI reports that tens of thousands were expected at Saturday's demonstrations, with students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists protesting the high cost of living and poor conditions in schools.

  7. France 24

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    France 24 reports that tens of thousands were expected to protest across France, with students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists rallying against high prices and the country's fraying social model.

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