France: September 18 Austerity Protests Turn Violent in Paris

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France: September 18 Austerity Protests Turn Violent in Paris

On September 18, hundreds of thousands participated in over 250 protests across France against the austerity budget introduced by former PM François Bayrou. In Paris, demonstrations turned violent, with clashes between protesters and police, who used tear gas and made several arrests.

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