Pakistan, Nov. 8 -- Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris on Saturday as thousands demonstrated against France's rising living costs. The unrest marked the fourth consecutive weekend of nationwide protests against the government. Although turnout declined compared with previous demonstrations, tensions remained high in the French capital. The protests come just five months before presidential elections, with far-right parties seeking political gains.

France's Interior Ministry estimated that 146,000 people joined demonstrations nationwide, including 46,000 in Paris. However, trade unions put the nationwide turnout at 250,000, with 75,000 protesters in the capital. The figures remained below attendance recorded during t...