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France riots lead to Bastille Day fireworks ban

The French government issued a decree on Sunday prohibiting individual use of  'pyrotechnic articles' for the July 14th celebrations that mark Bastille Day, in a move that follows the use of fireworks as weapons against police during recent widespread riots.

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France has banned the sale, possession and transport of all fireworks during the upcoming Bastille Day festivities, reports BBC News.

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