The Louvre is gradually plugging the security gaps exposed by the spectacular burglary of October 19 last year, but its reputation has taken a battering and its creaking infrastructure is a growing source of concern.
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The capital, and many other French cities, on Saturday experienced clashes between police and protesters, multiple street blazes and widespread looting. More than 1,800 were arrested across the country....
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Police in Paris said Sunday they had arrested a "record" 855 people over protest violence in the capital the day before, with the prosecutor's office saying more than 500 were being held in custody....
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Smashing shop windows and snatching boxes of goods, looters in Paris poured into stores across the capital on Saturday, facing no resistance from authorities as nationwide protests degenerated into violence....
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Our guide to citizenship eligibility, what you can do if drought is causing damage to your home, your rights as a tenant, winter flights to and from France – and heartwarming moments that made you feel welcome here....
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The President heads off on a three-day visit of Gulf states, an important taxe foncière deadline arrives, MPs discuss the social security budget, and there’s a first at Stade de France...
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Major protests taking place across France on Saturday turned violent in a number of parts of the country as demonstrators clashed with police. Authorities said around 550,000 people took part in the protests nationwide....
