Widespread strikes over pension reform shutdown France
Protesters attend a demonstration against French government’s pensions reform plans, as part of a day of national strike and protests, in Paris, France, Dec. 5, 2019.
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise to reform France’s pension system triggered massive protests and strikes around the country Thursday. And, a nationwide measles outbreak has closed businesses and schools in Samoa. Also, the European Union has declared “balsamic” a general term, striking down the attempt by vinegar makers in Modena, Italy, to have the label exclusively for themselves.
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