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RIOTING has broken out in Paris today as thousands gathered for May Day protests dubbed an 'Armageddon’ by extremist demonstrators..Paris police said 250 people had been arrested, most for public order offences related to the rioting, as cops clashed with 'Black Bloc' anti-capitalists. Weapons were also confiscated as the police used tear gas, rubber bullets and baton charges to try and restore order. Thugs from the so-called Black Bloc anti-capitalist movement were involved in running battles with police soon after 1pm (local time). Black Bloc activists with their faces covered could be seen leading attacks on officers, and smashing up...

The statistics are beginning to come out from the government about Week 23 of the Yellow Vests with 27,900 nationwide and 9000 in Paris protesting by their count. Its a count that's always lower than the Yellow Vests number. 31,000 the government put out last week with the Yellow Vests estimating just over 91,000 then. THE YELLOW VESTS ESTIMATE OF PROTESTERS TODAY IS 101,125. The holiday weekend not appearing to dim the numbers on the streets very much. Paris was designated as a center of protest this week with an "Ultimatum 2" to President Emmanuel Macron. The latest police stats...