'Yellow Vests' protests in Paris

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 08: Protestors wearing 'yellow vests' (gilets jaunes) walk on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris on December 08, 2018 during a protest against rising costs of living they blame on high taxes. At least 317 people were arrested in Paris ahead of planned Yellow Vest protests which started in mid-November forcing the government to scrap plans to raise fuel prices, local media reported on Saturday. According to French media, 317 were arrested as police found out they were carrying stones and hammers. Protesters wearing bright yellow vests --dubbed the Yellow Vests-- are gathering at the famous Champs-Elysees avenue where stores, restaurants and banks were shut down as a precaution against possible violence. Security measures have been tightened in Paris ahead of the demonstrations. Dozens of armored vehicles and 89,000 troops --including 8,000 in Paris-- will be on duty. Some museums are also closed on Saturday. The Eiffel Tower’s management announced on its Twitter account that it will remain closed to the public Saturday due to demonstrations and visitors will be automatically refunded. (Footage by Dursun Aydemir-Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)