Protests in France turn violent with clashes, fires and looting
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PARIS — Violent clashes, fires and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. About 400 people were arrested nationwide, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
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- 01Hundreds of thousands marched against rising living costs and school conditions.
- 02Clashes and fires marred demonstrations on Saturday.
- 03About 400 people were arrested nationwide, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.