PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower closed to the public Friday as workers protested a rise in aggressive pickpockets around the Paris landmark that attracts thousands of visitors daily. The walkout came a day after Paris authorities said crime against tourists in the French capital had dropped this year thanks to reinforced police presence and video surveillance. The company that manages the tower said it did not open Friday because the staff was concerned about petty crime around the site and it is working with police to reach a solution.Read more on NewsOK.com

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