Police Clash With Protesters in France and Belgium Over Austerity

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Police used tear gas and water cannons during protests in French and Belgian cities on Saturday, leading to violent clashes and dozens of arrests. The demonstrations target austerity measures and social inequality. In Paris, 61 arrests were made after protesters confronted riot police, with reports of projectiles, fireworks, and explosives thrown at officers. Similar violence occurred in Marseille, while Brussels saw over 500 demonstrators pushed back to the South Station. The protests, ongoing for weeks, oppose cuts to education and public services. A demonstration in Liège remains peaceful so far.


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