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WorldPingA 15-year-old lost a hand on Monday picking up a police grenade amid nationwide school protests demanding better funding and classroom conditions.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingFrance prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingA 15-year-old lost his hand after picking up a police grenade as French school protests over underfunding and teacher shortages enter their third week.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
Nationwide protests in France over classroom conditions have disrupted lessons at hundreds of schools.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingHundreds of schools in France remain closed amid planned demonstrations across the country The conservative People’s Party is very pleased with the announcement.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingLessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protests over learning conditions that have rocked the European nation. Larger demonstrations are expected on Tuesday.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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