France deploys troops to Paris after riots as fresh protests loom

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France is deploying troops to reinforce police in Paris following weekend riots, with the government imposing longer curfews and tougher measures to curb looting and destruction as fresh protests are planned for Saturday. Business owners near Place de la Republique criticized police for failing to respond to calls during the looting, with stores selling brand-name goods and rare collectibles targeted by thieves, while authorities linked some destruction to far-left groups. New protests are being organized by left-wing groups connected to the 2018 "yellow vest" movement over cost-of-living issues, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a massive security deployment for the upcoming weekend.


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