France imposed localised curfews and gathering restrictions after widespread riots, looting and police clashes. The violence has intensified scrutiny of security failures and pressure on Sebastien Lecornu's government.

PARIS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over security failings after a weekend of riots a...

France's central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government…