France: Protests turn violent as Macron pushes pension plan
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France: Protests turn violent as Macron pushes pension plan

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France: Protests turn violent as Macron pushes pension plan Over 200 people were arrested overnight on March 21 in Paris for setting fire to garbage in the streets and continued protests after France's parliament adopted a divisive bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. President Emmanuel Macron will look to "calm things down" with a televised interview amid growing anger across France over his plans to raise the retirement age, a source close to the centrist president said, reported Reuters.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Protesters seen at the Place de la Republique during a demonstration, one day after the pension reform was adopted as the French Parliament rejected two motions of no-confidence against the government. 5 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Police in riot gear patrol the street during a demonstration in Paris, France, on March 21. 6 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout A person stands near a burning scooter, as protesters gather at Place de la Republique during a demonstration, in Paris, March 21. 7 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Police in riot gear stand around protesters during a demonstration, in Paris, France, March 21.

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