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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country

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French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron’s government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.  But addressing the problems that have brought students and workers to the streets for the last five weeks will be a tougher […]

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France’s leaders vow to restore order after weekend of violent riots across the country

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Paris — French officials were considering declaring a state of emergency and implementing local curfews Monday as the nation reeled from a weekend of violence. Widespread anti-government protests in many large cities descended into riots, with damage to historic properties and thousands of arrests. In hard-hit Marseille, France’s second-largest city, all large gatherings were banned […]

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