India, Oct. 18 -- Violent clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, as huge crowds marched against rising living costs.

According to AFP, around 550,000 people took part, according to the interior ministry, while the CGT union said 800,000 turned out. About 400 arrests were made.

According to AFP, police used tear gas and water cannon against masked protesters in Paris and other cities. As per the report, some protesters threw objects and aimed fireworks at police. Several parked cars were burned in the capital, and smoke could be seen over the center.

Protesters set a tourist office on fire in the center of Lyon. They also broke into town halls in Marseille and Lille, and into a poli...