BBC: France protests: Government fears 'major violence' in coming days
The French government says it fears "major violence" in Paris on Saturday as the national "yellow vests" protest movement shows little sign of easing.
The Eiffel Tower is to close along with many shops, restaurants and museums and thousands more police will be on duty.
The government said it was scrapping the fuel tax increases in its budget - the original spark for the protests.
But broader discontent with the government has spread, and protests have erupted over several other issues.
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WNU Editor: The above video is interesting. Most of the protestors are middle aged or older. When this population goes against you, your government is in trouble.
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