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| Police on France's Caribbean island of Guadeloupe have arrested dozens of people as protests against the rising cost of living turned violent. | Police on France's Caribbean island of Guadeloupe have arrested dozens of people as protests against the rising cost of living turned violent. |
| Officials said police responded after coming under a barrage of stones from the protesters in Pointe-a-Pitre. | |
| The protest's organisers said police used tear gas to disperse crowds and several people were injured. | The protest's organisers said police used tear gas to disperse crowds and several people were injured. |
| On the neighbouring French island of Martinique, thousands of people held a rally, demanding higher wages. | On the neighbouring French island of Martinique, thousands of people held a rally, demanding higher wages. |
| The protests started almost a month ago, bringing life on the islands to a standstill. | The protests started almost a month ago, bringing life on the islands to a standstill. |
| Thousands of tourists - an important source of revenue - have reportedly cancelled their holidays in Guadeloupe and Martinique. | Thousands of tourists - an important source of revenue - have reportedly cancelled their holidays in Guadeloupe and Martinique. |
| The islands have a high cost of living and use the euro. | The islands have a high cost of living and use the euro. |
| Correspondents say many residents feel their salaries are not keeping up with rising prices. | Correspondents say many residents feel their salaries are not keeping up with rising prices. |
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