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France's Macron blames protests on 'ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic'
French President Emmanuel Macron blamed "ultra-left groups" for riots and looting as Paris businesses board up windows ahead of Saturday protests.
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At least 1,800 people were arrested after violent groups clashed with law enforcement during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions.
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday some areas would remain under curfew after a weekend of violent rioting.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.
Years of lavish consumer support have left the country’s finances in a precarious state.
The yen was on track for its strongest daily gain in almost a month on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid fragile equity markets.