French teen loses hand to police grenade as school protests enter third week

A 15-year-old had his hand and part of his lower arm blown off after picking up a police dispersal grenade during clashes in Lens, France, officials said. Pas-de-Calais prefect François-Xavier Lauch said his life is not in danger and that 200 to 250 protesters were throwing objects at police. The incident came amid nationwide student protests over school conditions, with up to 500 schools closed Monday.