France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
BBC News reports: Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
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