PARIS, November 24
The police firing tear gas and using water cannon clashed with protesters in Paris who are angry over rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies, the second weekend of “yellow vest” protests across France.
A trailer was set on fire and exploded on the Champs Elysees and a man who tried to attack fire fighters was overpowered by some of the demonstrators themselves.
On the nearby Avenue de Friedland, police fired special rubber balls to control demonstrators. At least 18 people had been detained so far.
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner accused far-right leader Marine Le Pen of fanning the protests.
Protesters are opposed to taxes Macron introduced last year on diesel and petrol which are designed to encourage people to shift to more eco-friendly transport. Alongside the tax, the government has offered incentives to buy green or electric vehicles. — Reuters
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