Chirac vows action as riots spread
PARIS, France — Schools and churches were burned in several French towns in an 11th straight night of unrest and arson, despite strong words from President Chirac that restoring order was a top priority.
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Damage from protests across France hit a new peak overnight, as rioters burned 1,408 vehicles, France’s national police chief said. More than 4,300 vehicles have been burned since the riots began.
The figure was an increase from the night before, when 1,295 vehicles were burned, Michel Gaudin told a news conference. He said that police made 395 arrests overnight Sunday-Monday, up from 345 the night before.
