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'Yellow vest' anniversary protests lead to 254 arrests
Authorities say the violence in Paris where police battled rioters for hours around the southeastern Place d'Italie square was the worst in the French capital in months
France's yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
'We're here even if Macron doesn't like it,' the protesters chant as they arrived in Paris
Paris climate march organizers call for protest end after clashes
'Take no risks and leave the march for the climate. The conditions for a non-violent march are not in place,' co-organizer Greenpeace tells French protesters after violence erupts during the climate march in Paris
More than 100 arrested in Paris 'yellow vest' protests
The French government deploys over 7,000 police to quell violence
Thousands of Paris police deployed over 'yellow vest' clash fears
Fresh yellow vest rallies are planned for Saturday but it remains to be seen whether the movement will regain the momentum of the winter and early spring
France reviews police methods after yellow vest protests
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner defends the way in which police have handled the protests but asks a specially-chosen panel of some 15 experts to develop new ideas for managing demonstrations
French police out in force to prevent 'yellow vest' violence
The government deploys soldiers from its Sentinelle anti-terror force to guard public buildings
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Paris police ban 'yellow vest' protests on Champs-Elysees March 23
Protesters will also be stopped from entering streets surrounding the Arc de Triomphe, at the top of the avenue, as well as several nearby areas, including the presidential Elysee Palace and the National Assembly
'It's the apocalypse': Paris rioters run amok at yellow vest rallies
The yellow vest protesters rip up paving stones which they used to smash shop windows and attack the police
Paris stores looted in new 'yellow vest' riots
The rally coincides with the end of two months of public debates called by President Emmanuel Macron to give voters a forum to air their grievances and propose policy changes
Macron condemns anti-Semitic abuse by 'yellow vest' protestors
French President Emmanuel Macron says anti-Semitic insults Alain Finkielkraut has been subjected are the 'absolute negation of what makes France a 'great nation'
After yellow vest protests, Macron eyes referendum in May
A newspaper reported that the French will be asked whether they wanted to reduce the number of national lawmakers
10,000 'red scarf' protesters march against 'yellow vest' violence
Dubbed the 'red scarf' movement, the centrist initiative is the brainchild of an engineer from Toulouse who was horrified by the violence seen among more extremist 'yellow vest' demonstrators
'Yellow vests' back on France's streets to challenge Macron
The local police reports 223 arrests in Paris alone
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Macron's debate put to test as 'yellow vests' stage 10th protest
Many yellow vests have announced plans to boycott the discussions scheduled in dozens of towns and villages
France's 'yellow vests' mobilize for fresh round of protests
Hundreds of officers are on guard on the Champs-Elysees, where banks, jewelry stores and other shops have boarded up windows in anticipation of renewed looting and violence
France vows tough response as new 'yellow vest' demos loom
Officials have warned they expect this weekend's anti-government demonstrations to be bigger and more violent than a week ago, as a movement which had shown signs of fatigue appeared to gain new momentum.
New Paris mural celebrates 'yellow vest' revolt
Street artist Pascal Boyart creates a mural based on Eugene Delacroix's monumental canvass 'Liberty Leading the People,' which glorified the revolution of July 1830
France to crack down on unauthorized 'yellow vest' protests
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announces plans to ban known 'troublemakers' from taking part in demonstrations, in the same way known football hooligans have been banned from stadiums in the past
'Yellow vests' storm French ministry as protests turn violent
Authorities says protesters briefly entered the courtyard where they smashed up two cars, broke some windows then escaped
France's 'yellow vest' protestors back on the streets
This is the 8th Saturday of protests called by the grassroots movement
'Yellow vest' leader Eric Drouet arrested
Eric Drouet – who already faces a trial for carrying a weapon – is held while heading for the Champs-Elysees, according to a police source
Macron government on tenterhooks as new tax regime takes effect
While most French support the change, workers may feel 'poorer' as taxes are now to be deducted directly from salaries each month
Upbeat Macron vows to do better amid 'yellow vest' protests
As French president Emmanuel Macron speaks, demonstrators clad in high-visibility yellow vests again gather in Paris and other big cities to demand more measures in favor of the working poor and a greater say for ordinary people in the running of the country
12,000 police on duty in Paris as 'yellow vests' call protests
The French capital will be on high alert after repeated clashes over the last month between security forces and the protesters
'Yellow vest' protesters target Macron's vacation hideaway
Despite failed attempts, some demonstrators may try to storm back into the medieval fort of Bregancon which serves as Macron's vacation retreat
Macron calls for order after 'yellow vest' attack on police
'It needs harmony, unity, sincere commitment to strong collective causes and we must heal the divisions,' French President Emmanuel Macron says
'Yellow vest' protest numbers fall in run-up to Christmas
There are 10 deaths related to the protests since they began on November 17
Macron government hopes 'yellow vest' protests running out of steam
Around 66,000 people turn out again on Saturday across France for a fifth round of protests which sprung up over fuel tax hikes last month before snowballing into broader opposition to Macron – half the number of the previous weekend
Macron's ratings fall further after month of protests
Veteran sociologist Herve Le Bras says protests underline the depth of dislike for French President Emmanuel Macron's personality and style of governing, which critics see as arrogant and too distant
France's 'yellow vest' protests decline on decisive weekend
Two polls published in the wake of President Macron's concessions suggest that France was now split broadly 50-50 on whether the protests should continue
Macron unveils new measures in bid to end 'yellow vest' revolt
In a 15-minute televised speech, embattled French President Emmanuel Macron tells the nation, 'I accept my share of responsibility' for the crisis
[ANALYSIS] What Filipinos can learn from France’s yellow vest protests
As in France, only popular protest in the streets will be able to stop the government’s stubbornly stupid plan
Trump must not interfere in French politics – foreign minister
'I say this to Donald Trump and the French president says it too: leave our nation be,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian
All eyes on Macron after fresh 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris
More than 670 protesters are detained in the capital, many of them stopped as they arrived at train stations or meeting points carrying hammers, petanque balls and other potential missiles
Where will France's 'yellow vest' protests lead?
Who exactly makes up the 'yellow vest' movement, and will the government be able to quell their anger after a month of increasingly fiery protests?
70 arrested in Brussels during 'yellow vest' protest
The protesters gather in two districts of the city – Arts Lois and Porte de Namur – but there are no incidents of violence
Tear gas, mass arrests as new 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris
(UPDATED) Shouts of 'Macron, resign' mingles with the tear gas near the famous Champs-Elysees Avenue
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
(UPDATED) US President Donald Trump says Emmanuel Macron's retreat vindicated his rejection of the 2015 Paris Agreement on combating climate change
Protest clashes erupt in Paris as anti-Macron rallies return
The protests include many pensioners and has been most active in small urban and rural areas where it has blocked roads, closed motorway toll booths, and even walled up the entrance to tax offices
Clashes on Champs-Elysees as French protesters rage against taxes
'Shame on those who assaulted or intimidated citizens, journalists and politicians.... There is no place for violence in the [French] Republic,' says French President Emmanuel Macron
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against 'yellow vest' protesters
'We have just demonstrated peacefully, and we were teargassed,' says one of the protesters
Man wearing explosives and yellow vest surrenders in France
The man surrenders at a shopping center after hours of negotiations with police
