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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Vijaya Srivastava

Violent cost-of-living unrest: Over 270 arrested as cars burn; yellow vest protests spread

More than 270 people were arrested across France on Saturday as protests over rising living costs turned violent. Cars were set ablaze, shops looted, and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Videos from Paris showed protesters climbing a statue to unfurl an anti-police banner, burnt-out vehicles near a major protest square and officers charging demonstrators with batons as the “yellow vest” movement returned to the streets.

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