France braces for another weekend of protests amid nationwide riots

France is bracing for yet another weekend of protests by high school students and the "Yellow Vest" movement. The government says they're increasing security and personnel to trying to mitigate any violence or chaos. Story by Ophelie Jacobson and...

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France braces for another weekend of protests amid nationwide riots

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