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France closes nearly 900 schools amid escalating violent protests
Original: France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate
France has ordered the closure of close to 900 schools as protests over education policy turn violent and spread across the country. Authorities moved to shut schools to protect students and staff while unrest continues. The mass closures underline the scale of the confrontation between the government and demonstrators over the education dispute.
Why now: Violent education protests escalating to the point of mass school closures is a major and unfolding news story.
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