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France imposes targeted curfews after riots, looting and violent protests

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France has implemented curfews in specific regions following outbreaks of looting and violent riots that coincided with extensive protests by students and workers. The measures were reported by CBS News' Aidan Stretch.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for localized curfews in major cities like Paris, Lyon, and others after violent protests over rising living costs. On Saturday, hundreds of shops were looted and damaged across France, but no one was killed according to officials. The government imposed partial curfews to prevent further violence following an emergency meeting with top ministers, acknowledging that police had "lost control" in some cities. Troops have been deployed to reinforce the police to quell ongoing riots, as business owners fear more protests and looting ahead of new demonstrations planned for next Saturday.

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French authorities have imposed curfews in certain areas after looting and violent riots erupted amid widespread student and worker protests.
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French authorities have imposed curfews in certain areas after looting and violent riots erupted amid widespread student and worker protests. asserted
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