Policeman set on fire by petrol bomb amid violent protests in France

A policeman was set on fire and buses were torched by petrol bombs as violent protests continued in France's Paris. Over 320,000 people took to the streets around the country and at least 290 protesters were arrested, authorities said, adding that 70,000 demonstrated in Paris. Authorities warned that Halloween masks could be used to conceal the identities of rioters.