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Mass protests in France see clashes and nearly 1,000 arrests
Hundreds of thousands joined another day of large demonstrations across France, followed by clashes and almost 1,000 arrests. Officials have so far managed to avoid a recurrence of the rioting and looting seen last weekend, despite the large number of people taking part.
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What to know
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Hundreds of thousands demonstrated across France, with clashes and nearly 1,000 people arrested.
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Officials have so far avoided a repeat of last weekend’s rioting and looting.
Why it matters
Last weekend’s rioting and looting provide context for officials’ efforts to avoid a repeat during these demonstrations.
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