Soldiers deployed in Italy, curfew enforced in France after widespread protests in Europe

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Widespread protests have swept across many major cities in Europe. Italy is preparing to deploy soldiers in response to rioting in Milan after protests over rising prices, low wages and deteriorating public services erupted into fires and looting.

A curfew is being imposed in parts of France after peaceful protests turned chaotic and violent.

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Widespread protests have swept across many major cities in Europe. Italy is preparing to deploy soldiers in response to rioting in Milan after protests over rising prices, low wages and deteriorating public services erupted into fires and looting.

A curfew is being imposed in parts of France after peaceful protests turned chaotic and violent.

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