Carnage in France: Battles on the streets of Paris as riot police fire tear gas and charge at pension protesters after Macron’s hated bid to raise retirement age is approved by top constitutional court

Carnage is erupting on the streets of France tonight after French President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship pension reform passed a vital constitutional milestone despite months of disruptive strikes and protests. The legislation, which pushes the age at one can draw a … Read More

Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader

Supporters of Pakistan’s main opposition leader Imran Khan have clashed with police outside his home as officers try to arrest him. Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the supporters, who threw stones and bricks. There is a tense situation … Read More

France contends with widespread strikes as unions take to streets against pension reform

French unions and demonstrators have taken to the streets on Thursday in widespread industrial action against the government’s projected pension reforms. President Emmanuel Macron’s administration seeks to raise France’s official retirement age from 62 — lower than much of Europe … Read More

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