More than 1,300 arrested as France protests continue into second day
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Summary
The number arrested in France's nationwide demonstrations rose to more than 1,300, up from nearly 1,000 reported Saturday by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Hundreds of thousands protested over school funding and living costs, with demonstrations also spreading to other European cities including Milan and Madrid. In Paris, police counted 110,000 marchers versus organizers' 250,000; nationally, officials estimated 410,000 participants against unions' 800,000. Police had used tear gas and water cannon after earlier clashes.
Center
- French protests largely peaceful after last weekend's demonstrationsUPI · Oct 24, 4:41 PM
- More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across FranceBBC News · Oct 25, 6:38 AM
Right-leaning
- Nearly 1,000 arrested across France as police find potential weapons on protestors: officialsFox News · Oct 24, 1:51 PM