00:02Fires burned on the streets of Paris on Sunday as protests continued in the
00:07French capital and across the country. The protests grew out of student
00:12demonstrations over teacher shortages and poor school conditions and have
00:17broadened to include grievances over rising living costs and public services.
00:22Firefighters tackled fires in the streets with thick black smoke rising from
00:28burning piles of bicycles and other debris. Around 550,000 people took part in
00:34demonstrations across France on Saturday, according to the Interior Ministry, with
00:40most protests peaceful, but violence, looting and fires were reported in several
00:45cities.
