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Police clash with protesters in French city of Lyon
French riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Lyon as demonstrations took place across the country.
French riot police clashed with protesters in Lyon, firing tear gas and charging at the crowd.
Protests and a public worker strike are taking place across France, triggered by demonstrations over living costs and education.
Authorities have deployed 70,000 police nationwide, expecting between 500,000 and 700,000 people to join demonstrations outside Paris.
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