Almost 1,000 people were arrested in France after clashes followed another day of mass protests, with officials saying they had avoided a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting.
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took part in the protests across the country, showing the scale of the public mobilisation.
Despite the large crowds, authorities reported that the situation remained under control and no major incidents of looting were recorded.
The protests followed a wave of demonstrations that began last week, drawing widespread attention to the issues at hand.
Police statements indicate that the arrests were made across France, reflecting the nationwide nature of the unrest.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
