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Curfews in effect after violent protests engulf France

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Buildings set on fire, water cannons and tear gas used to clear demonstrators, and stores looted. Violence has spread across France in recent days and now authorities are scrambling to bring calm back to the streets. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.

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What the coverage shows

The outlets broadly converge on France imposing partial curfews in Paris and other cities after a weekend of widespread unrest, with several also quoting officials saying police “lost control” or were underprepared. The Guardian US and BBC foreground the police admission, while the New York Times adds that the prime minister defended the response and vowed to restore order. The Independent uniquely emphasizes cost-of-living protests and includes a separate later update mentioning Nice, while ABC News stands apart by framing the story as a guide to why the protests are happening.

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