French protests over inequality turn violent in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon

Protests over inequality and living costs drew an estimated 410,000 people across France, with clashes in several cities for a second straight weekend. French authorities increased security after last weekend's violence, but riot police still fired tear gas and water cannon in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and other cities. Looters raided jewelry shops in Marseille, though the violence was less intense than the previous week. The demonstrations began last month with high school students protesting poor school conditions and have grown into nationwide unrest. France's 10-year bond yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2002, raising fears of debt contagion in the euro zone.