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French officials are imposing localized curfews — including in parts of Paris — as the country reels from its worst rioting in years.
Local curfews may come into force in French towns following a weekend of disorder. Most of the protesters were peaceful in expressing their opposition to rising fuel prices, the cost of living and deteriorating public services,
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