French cities extend curfews after looting; government aids businesses

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France's cities of Marseille, Nice, and Bordeaux face a second night of partial curfews following weekend looting, while the government announced new aid for affected businesses. The curfews target minors in specific neighborhoods, with Marseille from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Nice from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Bordeaux from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., both until October 26. Paris and Lyon may extend their measures. Over 2,500 arrests occurred nationwide, with 149 in pretrial detention. The government offers interest-free loans up to 50,000 euros and tax payment deferrals for the 3,000 looted businesses.


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