Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
BBC News reports: Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
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