France: Clashes erupt as protests sweep across cities

The Ministry of the Interior estimates at least 410,000 people rallied across France for Saturday’s protests against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris.  Meanwhile, reported nearly 800,000 demonstrators and 250,000 in the capital.  The situation in Paris remained largely "calm" during the day, while clashes broke out in other cities following attempts to enter unauthorised areas.