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Riots in France, 2005
French Listening Comprehension

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On 27 October 2005, riots began in a Parisian suburb and quickly spread across France and even to neighboring countries. In this three-part discussion, a reporter discusses the riots with two neighborhood elders in Clichy-sous-Bois who are trying to calm down the situation.

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The Riots in France, part I / part 2 / part 3
French Listening Comprehension Exercise
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Audio report courtesy of La Guinguette
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