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Demonstrators loot and torch shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, on the 18th straight weekend of "yellow vest" protests, characterised by an uptick in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout. 1ST IMAGES
France's "yellow vest" protesters are back on the streets for a twelfth day of demonstrations throughout France, marked in particular by a rally in Paris against police violence.
France's "yellow vests" gather at the Place de la Bourse in Paris for a 59th week of protests, joining railway workers on strike against pension reforms at Gare du Nord station. IMAGES
Flipped cars, paving stones and garbage fires: Italy square, in the south of Paris, is the scene of sporadic outbreaks of violence, quickly drowned in a flood of tear gas, as the 'yellow vests' celebrate the first anniversary of their movement. IMAGES
In Paris, police forces arrest 'yellow vest' protestors as they gather for the 45th week, accusing Emmanuel Macron of being out of touch with the needs of ordinary French people. An hour after the start of the rally, around 30 people had been arrested, according to police prefecture. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.