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Macron to Meet Intelligence Over Saturday Protest Security
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- President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prevent Saturday protest violence and will meet intelligence officials Thursday.
- UNEF student union called for Saturday rallies; Yellow Vest planned a central Paris march.
- Unions scheduled a nationwide general strike on November 5 to protest high living costs and service cuts.
- Government pledged reinforced security Saturday, deploying troops and extra police after earlier response shortcomings.