Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Paris during a nationwide day of demonstrations across France. The protests began with students speaking out against inequality in schools, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating building

Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Paris during a nationwide day of demonstrations across France. The protests began with students speaking out against inequality in schools, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating buildings, before expanding to include trade unions. Authorities say as many as 5,000 people have been arrested and nearly 200 injured. One student said protesters are taking to the streets because they want the government to hear their concerns. ▻