France protests erupt into nationwide violence

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The unrest represents one of France’s most serious episodes of protest violence in decades, according to reports. Demonstrations were held in cities nationwide, with violence concentrated among fringe groups that targeted government buildings, businesses and police vehicles. The scale and geographic spread are raising pressure on the French government to address worsening economic grievances and restore public order.

Sources: BBC News, The Straits Times, Asharq Al-Awsat