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Over 1,200 Arrested as Clashes and Fires Break Out Amid French Protests

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Nationwide protests in France continued on Saturday, with clashes and fires reported. French authorities say around 1,200 people have been arrested. The unrest began as student demonstrations over education funding and have expanded to include wider grievances among the French public.

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Nationwide demonstrations in France show no sign of slowing down, as clashes and fires broke out on Saturday.

The protests began as student demonstrations calling for more school funding but have expanded to include concerns like cost of living. French authorities say 1,200 people have been arrested nationwide, out of over half a million total protesters. France’s prime minister says 150 police have been injured so far. The civil unrest comes as the country gears up for next April’s presidential election.