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French Protests: Risk Of A “Yellow Vest” Rerun

Image of a protester wearing a yellow vest and holding a smoke bomb near a fire started during a protest.
A 'Yellow Vest' protester holds a smoke bomb during a demonstration in the Place de la Concorde. Telmo Pinto/SOPA Images via Zuma

The pushing through of a bill to raise the retirement age in France has caused widespread, sometimes violent, protests. The government is worried the movement will spread, as unions warn the protests are just beginning.

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