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French labor union members and workers on strike attend a demonstration against the French government's pensions reform plans in Paris on December 28, 2019. Photo by Benoit Tessier/Reuters

World Dec 28

Thousands march in Paris to protest pension reform plan

By Associated Press

Why the UK and France are facing ‘fundamental transformations’

Political upheaval is building on both sides of the English Channel. British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her Brexit plan. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to increase wages to try and appease Paris protesters. What does all…

News Wrap: Paris reels from worst riots in 50 years

Monday in our news wrap, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to hold off on increasing tariffs. The U.S. says has China promised to buy more American exports. Also, in Paris, France’s prime minister held crisis talks with…

Thousands stage protest in Paris, defying authorities

About five thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, defying a French government ban against protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza.

By Xander Landen

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