Gaza conflict: Clashes at Paris Pro-Palestinian protest --- Pro-Palestinian protesters in France have clashed with police at a rally against Israel's action in Gaza. -- Thousands took part in the protest in Paris, despite it being banned. Some threw stones and bottles at riot police, who responded with tear gas. -- The ban was imposed after protesters attempted to storm two synagogues at a similar protest last week. -- Israel launched ground operations in Gaza on Thursday, after air strikes failed to stop Hamas firing rockets. -- Israel says the ground offensive is necessary to target a network of Hamas tunnels. --- More than 330 Palestinians have been killed since 8 July, officials in Gaza report. -- Authorised rallies took place in many French cities on Saturday. -- French President Francois Hollande said the ban on the Paris protest was needed to preserve "public order" after last weekend's clashes. -- The ban, which was considered rare in France, was criticised by some activists and the Greens party. -- In London, thousands of people also took part in a protest, calling for an end to Israel's ground campaign and rocket attacks on Gaza. - More, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28388457