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French officials eye social media’s role in promoting unrest.

President Emmanuel Macron denied that the government had considered suspending online platforms, but he said they would have to be “vigilant” about preventing misuse.

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A protest in Nice, France, on Oct. 17. Far-right activists were arrested in the city last weekend after people in masks attacked protesters.
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Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France

Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.

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Protesters advancing toward riot police during a protest on the streets of Paris last Saturday.
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