Lower house of French parliament approves extension of state of emergency
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The lower house of the French Parliament has voted to extend a state of emergency for three months after last week's deadly attacks.
After approval in the National Assembly on Thursday, the measure goes to the Senate on Friday, where it is likely to win approval.
The state of emergency expands police powers to carry out arrests and searches, and allows authorities to forbid the movement of persons and vehicles at specific times and places.
