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"Yellow vest" protesters knock wind out of French business, economy

Three weeks of "yellow vest" protests have hit the French economy hard, according to the government, with trade in retailers, hotel chains, high-street stores and restaurants falling significantly. As Ciara Lee reports, it's left some of Total's fuel depots in France and numerous fuel stations running dry.