565 arrested as French protests end in clashes
France's third weekend of youth-led protests over living costs was mostly peaceful, but clashes broke out as marches ended and 565 people were arrested.
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Tens of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday, some in Halloween costumes, in a third weekend of protests over the cost of living, schools and public services. Most rallies were peaceful, but clashes broke out in several cities as they ended, and the interior ministry said 565 people were arrested nationwide.
In Paris, where marches were moved to the city's outskirts, groups of masked rioters threw paving stones and at least one incendiary device at officers, who responded with tear gas. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called an attack in which a firebomb hit a riot officer attempted murder. Officials said five members of the security forces were injured in Paris. Police also used tear gas in Lyon and Grenoble, and water cannon in Toulouse.
About 70,000 police and gendarmes were on duty after the government warned of a very high risk of disorder. The protests began with high school students and have grown to include trade unions and others angry with the government. Students have called for more school blockades this week, and unions plan a national day of action on Nov. 5.
Youth-led protests also took place in Germany, where police used water cannon in Cologne and some shops were looted in Frankfurt after largely peaceful marches. This is a developing story.
This summary is original reporting by tehworldnews, written after checking the facts against several major international news outlets and official statements.