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France credits targeted curfews with calmer night after widespread riots

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says targeted curfews helped restore overnight calm, but further restrictions remain possible as the government prepares emergency talks after rioting and looting.

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France hit by severe rioting over the weekend

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Curfews reported in central Paris and other cities

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Lecornu credits targeted curfews with a quiet night

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Government signals further curfews wherever conditions require them

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Emergency meetings scheduled with social media platform representatives

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  4. Protests cool after overnight curfews across Paris and major French cities
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  5. France protests cool after overnight curfews in Paris, major cities, PM says
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  1. Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
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