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Hundreds of thousands of French people protest over cost of living

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Protests over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools drew hundreds of thousands of people in France for a third consecutive weekend. Clashes with police and fires were reported in Paris and several other cities, France 24 reports.

Demonstrations against the rising cost of living and worsening conditions in schools took place in Paris and several French cities on Saturday 31 October, according to France 24. The mobilisation was held for the third consecutive weekend and included Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille.

Clashes broke out in several parts of Paris. Police used tear gas to push back demonstrators and small fires were reported. However, the gatherings were less violent than the unrest on 17 October, France 24 reported.

The demonstrations follow the clashes after a rally in Paris, reported on 31 October.

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