French protests over cost of living lead to 1,300 arrests

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At least 1,300 people were arrested during Saturday's protests across France over the high cost of living, with 50 officers and three protesters injured, the interior ministry said Sunday. The arrests occurred as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations in major cities. Police responded to 75 fires and 24 shops were looted, with several investigations opened. The unrest marked the second consecutive weekend of protests ahead of presidential elections in April and May. Serious injuries among protesters were reported in Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand, though officials did not confirm the cause.


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