As France prepared for nationwide strikes and demonstrations on Thursday, November 14, protesters in Paris set trash cans on fire and riot police were on alert. French authorities have announced that around 70,000 police forces will be deployed across the country, and between 500,000 and 700,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations outside Paris.

As France prepared for nationwide strikes and demonstrations on Thursday, November 14, protesters in Paris set trash cans on fire and riot police were on alert. French authorities have announced that around 70,000 police forces will be deployed across the country, and between 500,000 and 700,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations outside Paris.