Paris: The police in the French capital on Saturday arrested 59 people in a preventative move aimed at stopping those suspected of seeking to fuel violence in the “yellow vests” movement that has gripped the country in recent weeks. French media reported that around 1,000 protesters had gathered in Paris,[Read More…]
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Paris tourist sites to close amid protest fears
Paris: Tourist sites, including the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, in Paris will be closed over the weekend amid fears of further street violence due to “yellow vests” anti-government protests. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the government was deploying 89,000 troops across France — including 8,000 in the capital[Read More…]