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Violent Protests Spread Across France Over Rising Cost of Living

Hundreds of thousands took part in weekend protests in France, fueled by the rising cost of living, in the country’s worst unrest in years. Demonstrations spilled over to other countries as well. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

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