Paris Cost-of-Living Protests Turn to Riots, Looting of Restaurants and Stores

A McDonald's near Gare de l'Est was ransacked and a neighborhood café was burned out as demonstrations over the rising cost of living in Paris escalated into widespread looting and violence targeting food businesses, grocery stores and a wine shop. Curfews were issued in two places and several European governments advised travelers to avoid large crowds.

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