CLASHES BETWEEN POLICE AND PROTESTERS IN PARIS

PARIS, OCTOBER 31 /SRNA/ - Clashes between police and protesters broke out in Paris as people took to the streets to demonstrate against the high cost of living.

According to French media, tensions escalated after police officers were pelted with projectiles, including fireworks. Police responded with tear gas, Baha reported.

The French Interior Ministry said that around 320,000 people had gathered at protests in various cities, while youth unions said that nearly 500,000 people had demonstrated across France, including 200,000 in Paris alone.