Over 1,300 arrested in France protests, 53 police officers injured

Over 1,300 people were arrested in France and 53 police officers were injured during weekend protests, the country’s Interior Ministry reported. More than 400,000 people took to the streets in mass demonstrations across France, with clashes reported in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Protesters were demonstrating against deteriorating school conditions and the rising cost of living.