Serious riots and clashes broke out at rallies in Paris and other cities on Sunday following the second round of the French parliamentary elections which saw the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) pull of a surprise win, according to initial projections. In Paris, thousands of people gathered on the Place de la République in the centre of the capital to celebrate the victory of the left-wing alliance in the snap election. According to media reports, some of the demonstrators clashed with police, who used tear gas. Wooden barricades were set on fire. Numerous shops and banks in central Paris had…