Protesters torch Lyon tourist office as France sees mass demonstrations

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Demonstrators set fire to the tourist office in Lyon, France, during large-scale protests on Saturday, leaving the building in flames. Police used tear gas to push back the more aggressive elements of the demonstration. Around 160 people have been arrested in Paris, where an estimated 200,000 protesters took to the streets. A planned march from Place de la République has remained mostly peaceful so far, though police also fired tear gas there. Clashes have been reported in other cities, but the extent of violence remains unclear.


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