French Riots: Nights of Rage and Fire

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In early November a state of emergency was declared in France after riots erupted across the country. For more than three weeks, thousands of young people went on a rampage every night. They burned cars, battled police, and forced authorities to take extreme measures to restore order. In this News in Review story we’ll show you how the rioting turned some French cities and towns into battlegrounds. And we’ll take a close-up look at the root causes of the violence.
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