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France faces fresh unrest
France is bracing for a new wave of protests today, Saturday, as curfews and restrictions on gatherings remain in force. Hundreds of thousands are expected to take part, amid fears of rioting. Last week, authorities deployed 70,000 police officers to curb violence and theft. The protests began with calls for more support for education, but later shifted their focus to the rising cost of living. The government’s promises of reform have done little to quell the anger. The Chamber of Commerce estimated that retailers had lost more than €1 billion, while other estimates put the total at twice that amount once damage and lost revenue are included.
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