France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue

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Student protests have spread across France, prompting the closure of 400 schools. Police have made about 2,000 arrests, and the government has proposed a day of dialogue as students call for further strikes.

Police have made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students have called for further strike action.