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September 12, 2017

France: Nationwide Protests over Macron's Plans to Roll Back Labor Protections
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In France, dozens of unions are on strike today with 200 demonstrations
planned nationwide to protest French President Emmanuel Macron's plans
to roll back labor protections by presidential decree. The strikes are
disrupting key industries, including travel, with more than 100 flights
canceled and trains suspended.


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