France readies 70,000 officers for weekend protests over living costs
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France is set for a big weekend of protests as unions, students, and the Yellow Vests movement hit the streets Saturday.
They're rallying against rising living costs and calling for better pay.
To keep things peaceful, 70,000 police officers and security forces will be on duty across the country.
Unions march, Yellow Vests rally banned
These demonstrations build on recent strikes over economic frustrations.
Unions are holding an official march in Paris, while the Yellow Vests plan a separate rally, even though it is banned.
Most recent protests have been largely peaceful, but authorities are staying alert after past clashes and want to avoid any repeat of October's riots.