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French papers, Wednesday 15th August: Le Parisien looks at the social issues behind two nights of violence in northwest France; Two stars of French football back in the headlines for activity off the pitch; French leaders of the Catholic Church make their case against adoption rights for gay couples, according to Libération.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

 

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