PARIS, France—Shops and businesses in Paris and other French cities on Friday boarded up windows amid fears of fresh street violence during a third consecutive weekend of protests — this time clashing with Halloween. Authorities have said face-covering masks will not be allowed at the demonstrations that come in an increasingly febrile political climate, with presidential elections just six months away and far-right leader Marine Le Pen leading opinion polls. President Emmanuel Macron this week said it was “not normal” for France to be in such a state of “turmoil” so close to a presidential election. Around 70,000 security personnel will again be […]...

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