France prepares 70,000 police for fresh protests as curfews remain
France is reinforcing security before October 24 demonstrations, extending curfews and restricting gatherings while President Emmanuel Macron prepares to meet student representatives over grievances that helped ignite the protests.
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France hit by some of its worst recent rioting
The Hindu ↗Protests turn violent amid anger over living costs
Top World News- News18.com ↗Mass demonstrations give way to clashes and violence
The Independent ↗Targeted curfews imposed in Paris and other cities
BBC News ↗Nuñez promises more police for Marseille's next demonstration
Franceinfo ↗Lecornu credits targeted curfews with restoring overnight calm
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian ↗Police arrest suspect after fire at Limoges town hall
Sky News ↗Hundreds face immediate trials following nationwide unrest
France24 ↗Government announces military support for weekend security operation
Euronews ↗Lecornu due to meet five unions before further protests
The Hindu ↗Paris bans gatherings near key public sites
NDTV Top Stories ↗Lecornu vows massive police deployment Saturday
France24 ↗France plans soldiers ahead of weekend protests
Euronews ↗Paris bans demonstrations in several areas for Thursday
Franceinfo ↗Police ban protests in parts of Paris
© Jack Taylor, Reuters ↗Macron announces bans on unauthorized demonstrations
NBC News ↗Authorities ban all protests in Lyon on Saturday
News ↗Court lifts Paris protest ban, thousands march
NDTV Top Stories ↗Macron meets student representatives and law enforcement
© Teresa Suarez, AP ↗Police tactics and riot-control weapons face scrutiny
South China Morning Post ↗Government outlines deployment of 70,000 police and gendarmes
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