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After Barricades, Riots and Protests, French Workers Go on Strike

After weeks of sometimes violent protests, France braced on Thursday for a general strike that was set to paralyze transport routes and disrupt services across large parts of the country.

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What Is Behind the France Protests and What Comes Next?

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France: Hundreds of thousands participate in national protest-strike day

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More than 600,000 rally across France to demand higher wages and school funding

France’s Interior Ministry said more than 600,000 people rallied Thursday across France, including in Paris, to demand higher wages and school funding in nationwide strikes and demonstrations.

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Mass protests sweep France as huge crowds demand higher wages, back students’ demands

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France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike

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France braces for fresh protests as Macron seeks to prevent repeat of October unrest

Authorities have sought to lower tensions after riots and looting on October 17 caught security forces off guard, leaving damaged shops and public buildings across the country and fuelling criticism o...

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France: Workers and students unite in nationwide protests over living costs

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Passengers face train travel disruption in France as nationwide strike called

France protests: What is behind the unrest and what comes next?

France faced its latest nationwide protests on Thursday after weeks of unrest over the cost of living and public services, with trade unions and student groups mobilising demonstrators across the country.

France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.