Police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of people in Paris on Saturday as the French capital went on lockdown for the latest “yellow vest” protests against President Emmanuel Macron. “I’m here for my son,” said the 30-year-old, who had traveled down to Paris from the Normandy port of Caen. Coordinated “yellow vest” protests were taking place across the country on Saturday, including on numerous motorways, causing havoc on the national road network. Shops, museums, the Eiffel Tower and many metro stations were closed, while top-flight football matches and concerts have been cancelled. Philippe on Friday evening met a delegation of self-described “moderate” yellow vests who urged people not to join the protests.

Source: Egypt Independent December 08, 2018 10:52 UTC