Clashes Break Out Again in France at End of Day of Protest
More than 300,000 people joined protests in France. The demonstrations began in a festive mood but ended in violence.

More than 300,000 people took to the streets across France on 31 October, a day of protest. By the end of the demonstrations, clashes had broken out again, The New York Times reports.
The day began in a festive mood, with some participants wearing Halloween costumes. Later, the protests turned violent.
The word “again” indicates that clashes have also occurred in France before. The available part of the source does not say what the protest was about, in which cities the clashes took place, or how many people were injured or detained. Those details are not confirmed here, so they are not included.

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