[France will deploy approximately 70,000 security personnel to respond to a new round of demonstrations] On October 23, French Interior Minister Nunez announced that approximately 70,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed across the country on the 24th to respond to an upcoming new round of large-scale protests. Nunez said authorities will take tough measures against any violence and illegal behavior after discovering comments inciting violence, looting and attacks on public buildings on social media. Nationwide demonstrations broke out in France on October 17. The French government estimated that about 550,000 people participated in demonstrations across the country, while organizers said the number reached 800,000. Demonstrations in some cities were accompanied by violent clashes. According to official statistics, at least 3,000 shops across France have been looted. (CCTV News)