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Paris protests turn to unrest after dark amid clashes with riot police

Paris saw clashes between protesters and riot police, with fireworks and tear gas amid the unrest. Reporting from the city, Europe correspondent Nick Beake described a shift after nightfall, when protests that had been largely peaceful became scenes of disorder.

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Paris protests turn to unrest after dark amid clashes with riot police
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    Mostly peaceful protests in Paris turned to unrest after nightfall.

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    Protesters and riot police clashed amid fireworks and tear gas.

Why it matters

The report helps illustrate the shift from largely peaceful protests to nighttime unrest in Paris.

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