France Faces Protests, 5.8% Deficit Crisis

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Violent protests spread across French cities over affordability and budget cuts

According to the Wall Street Journal, violence broke out alongside peaceful marches in Paris, Marseille and other cities. French protests turn to arson, and Paris signals who pays

Rioters and looters took over peaceful demonstrations across France, and the historic Limoges town hall was set on fire, according to Euronews.

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