Clashes mark 19th weekend of French 'yellow vest' protests

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Clashes mark 19th weekend of French 'yellow vest' protests
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Police and demonstrators clashed sporadically in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as 'yellow vest' protests against President Emmanuel ...

PARIS: Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Paris and clashes broke out in other French cities on Saturday during the 19th consecutive weekend of"yellow vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government.

The"yellow vests" protests, named after the bright jackets that French drivers have to keep in their cars and which have been worn by demonstrators, began in November after public anger against fuel tax rises. "The correct methods have been applied, and the results are there to be seen," Castaner said in a televised address.

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