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* Five thousands police officers were on the streets of Paris today for protests
* A record number marched through Paris with over 1 million protesting nationally
There has been fresh chaos across France today with protestors clashing with police, as over a million people demonstrated against the controversial pension reforms pushed through parliament last week.
As nationwide demonstrations enter their ninth night, striking images showed huge a huge blaze erupting in the western city of Bordeaux.
Firemen had to put out flames which were engulfing the front door of the town hall there, as crowds of protestors watched on.
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French Riots And Mass Protests Continue In France
Mass protests in France after Macron vows to continue with pension reform — France 24
France: Nationwide strikes, protests as Macron defiant — DW
France strikes intensify as anger mounts over retirement age hike — Washington Post
France protests said to be ‘out of control’ — RT
Bordeaux city hall set on fire amid nationwide protests against French pension changes — The Guardian
Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests — BBC
‘Democracy at stake’: French protesters vent fury at Macron over pension push — France 24
French reforms: Macron refuses to give way as pension protests escalate — BBC