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Unrest racks French Pacific territory of New Caledonia

Authorities impose an overnight curfew and ban gatherings after violent unrest in the capital, Noumea. The French authorities imposed the curfew in the capital, Noumea, and other areas, closed New Caledonia’s international airport, and sent for police reinforcements after protests by independence campaigners over changes to the territory’s voting system turned to unrest.