France protests turn violent; over 1,200 arrested
Protests in France have turned into violent clashes, looting and burning buildings, and more than 1,200 people have been arrested. President Macron has urged calm as the country counts the cost.
Context
France has a long tradition of street protests, and past movements have sometimes turned violent. Emmanuel Macron leads the government's response, and this unrest is being described as the worst in years.
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