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Clashes Erupt Again in France, After Festive Start to Day of Protest

More than 300,000 people took to the streets, some wearing Halloween costumes, before the demonstrations ended in violence.

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A protester in Lyon, France, on Saturday dressed as Marie Antoinette and held a sign translating to “Let them eat cake.”
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French officials eye social media’s role in promoting unrest.

President Emmanuel Macron denied that the government had considered suspending online platforms, but he said they would have to be “vigilant” about preventing misuse.

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A protest in Nice, France, on Oct. 17. Far-right activists were arrested in the city last weekend after people in masks attacked protesters.
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Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France

Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.

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Protesters advancing toward riot police during a protest on the streets of Paris last Saturday.
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