PARIS — The Latest on the protests in France (all times local):6:15 p.m.A French government spokesman says members of the “yellow vest” movement will meet the prime minister on the eve of anti-government protests that authorities fear could turn violent. Benjamin Griveaux says Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will listen to the protesters’ “questions” and “demands” Friday evening. The European handball federation has postponed two women’s European championship matches scheduled in France’s western city of Nantes because of Saturday’s anti-government protests. Unions representing French truckers have called off strike action following “a constructive meeting” with Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne. Drastic security measures will put a lockdown on downtown Paris on Saturday as French authorities try to prevent another outbreak of violence during anti-government protests.

Source: National Post December 07, 2018 10:34 UTC