French Student Protests Spread as Injuries and Arrests Rise
High-school demonstrations over teacher shortages, deteriorating buildings and examination pressure have spread across France, leaving dozens injured and hundreds detained.
High-school demonstrations over teacher shortages, deteriorating buildings and examination pressure have spread across France, leaving dozens injured and hundreds detained.
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