A new day of protests and riots begins in France Labor unions have called for more demonstrations since Thursday, when demonstrations began in French cities in the afternoon against cuts to social programs and in favor of higher wages. Many youth groups support the protests. In several cities, protesters placed barricades in front of schools. In Paris, the police dispersed several groups of demonstrators with tear gas. Authorities expect up to 80,000 protesters in Paris alone and another 700,000 in other cities. Today, due to ongoing school student protests, more than a thousand schools across France are closed. Peak protest activity is expected in the coming hours.

A new day of protests and riots begins in France Labor unions have called for more demonstrations since Thursday, when demonstrations began in French cities in the afternoon against cuts to social programs and in favor of higher wages. Many youth groups support the protests. In several cities, protesters placed barricades in front of schools. In Paris, the police dispersed several groups of demonstrators with tear gas. Authorities expect up to 80,000 protesters in Paris alone and another 700,000 in other cities. Today, due to ongoing school student protests, more than a thousand schools across France are closed. Peak protest activity is expected in the coming hours.