Paris protests banned near Elysee and Louvre

Paris police said protests will be banned in parts of the French capital on Thursday as the government prepares for a fresh wave of demonstrations.

The ban will run from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, or 0600 to 1800 GMT. It covers key areas including the Elysee presidential palace, both houses of parliament, the Louvre museum and the Champs-Elysees.