[French Prime Minister: Local curfews can be implemented again tonight] October 20, French Prime Minister Le Corny said on October 20, local time, that after several days of protests turned into violent conflicts, the "targeted curfew" implemented in some areas of Paris and other cities has effectively maintained order at night. He said local governments would have the power to impose "targeted curfews" again tonight in areas deemed necessary. Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nice and many other cities implemented local curfews from the night of October 19th to the early morning of October 20th local time to prevent the recurrence of riots. Nationwide demonstrations broke out in France on October 17, covering Paris, Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and other cities. According to government statistics, at least 3,000 shops across France have been looted. (CCTV News)