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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Aastha Jha

France's 140 year old Town Hall survived two World Wars but succumbed to protesters' fury

A 143-year-old town hall in the French city of Limoges, which served as a hub for resistance activities during Nazi occupation and hosted Belgium’s government-in-exile in 1940, has been largely destroyed after protesters set it ablaze during violent demonstrations over the cost of living, school conditions and public services.

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