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France holds another day of protests over school conditions and cost of living

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France braces for second day of protests within 48 hours
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Summary

Protests returned to French streets on Saturday, November 7, over poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living. RFI reported that France was bracing for a second day of protests within 48 hours, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to take part. The New York Times reported that the crowds were smaller than in previous weeks' demonstrations, but the sense of grievance remained.

This continues an earlier story: French high school blockades resume on a smaller scale as students return from break

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  1. RFI

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    RFI reports that France was bracing for a second day of protests within 48 hours, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to take to the streets on Saturday over poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living.

  2. The New York Times

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    The New York Times reports that the crowds were smaller on Saturday than in previous weeks' demonstrations, but the animating sense of grievance remained.

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