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Tear gas, vandalism disrupt Paris labor march

Protesters smash shop windows, lob debris at officers

By Associated Press
Published: May 22, 2018, 8:04pm
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A giant mask depicting French President Emmanuel Macron is burned during a demonstration in Paris on May 22. French public services workers have gone on strike as part of their protest a government plan to cut 120,000 jobs by 2022.
A giant mask depicting French President Emmanuel Macron is burned during a demonstration in Paris on May 22. French public services workers have gone on strike as part of their protest a government plan to cut 120,000 jobs by 2022. (Christophe Ena/Associated Press) Photo Gallery

PARIS — Clashes between police and groups of masked youths erupted Tuesday on the sidelines of a labor march in Paris, forcing protesting civil servants to stand clear of flying debris and tear gas canisters.

About 200 young people from outside the authorized trade union demonstration took position ahead of the march in the afternoon.

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