More Than 250,000 Join Student Protests Across France as Nearly 500 Are Arrested
French high school students stepped up their protests on Tuesday. Authorities estimated that more than 250,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country, mainly in major cities. Police clashed with demonstrators, and tear gas was used. Nearly 500 people were arrested and more than 40 members of the security forces were injured during the day of protests, according to the Interior Ministry.
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