'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight
A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests.
BBC News reports that a historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French and Limoges.
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- French, Limoges
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