From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe’s streets ablaze
Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albania.
The Hindu reports: Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albania.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Albania, Europe and Italy.
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