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France's strike hardens into rioting, with the far right the visible political beneficiary

The New York Times, Oct 19 · read the original

What began as campus walkouts over staffing shortages has escalated into nationwide unrest with more than 2,000 arrests; the Times reports the far right seizing the political moment as Paris students force the Louvre shut for a second straight day.

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