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French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

International Business Times

Staff at France's EDF question involvement in futuristic Saudi city

Some employees of French energy giant EDF want the company to reconsider its involvement in a hydro-electric plant in the Saudi desert that would power Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's futuristic megacity Neom, following concerns over the project's sustainability and alleged human rights abuses.

Radio France Internationale

Striking public sector workers pressure French government for better pay

Trade unions have called on France’s 5.7 million public sectors workers to walk out on Tuesday in a push for better pay and conditions, a month after the government announced some €10 billion in public spending cuts.

Radio France Internationale

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Eiffel Tower closed again as staff extend strike

The Eiffel Tower will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike. There was every chance that the monument would also stay shuttered on Wednesday, a union representative said.

Radio France Internationale

Eiffel Tower Closed Again As Staff Extend Strike: Union

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike, a union representative said. The strike started Monday in protest over the way the monument is managed financially.

International Business Times

Strike closes Eiffel Tower again as staff denounce financial management

Employees at the Eiffel Tower are on strike Monday to protest against the way the monument is managed financially. The strike has closed the tower for the second time in two months, and comes as Paris is getting ready to welcome millions of visitors for the Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Ram temple ceremony indicative of growing majoritarianism in India: Pakistan

Pakistan expresses concern over the inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya, citing growing majoritarianism in India.

The Hindu

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Falcons Twitter reacts to Bill Belichick interviewing in Atlanta

Falcons fans on Twitter react to former Patriots coach Bill Belichick interviewing in Atlanta

USA Today Sports Media Group

Is it safe to travel to Ecuador? Prosecutor investigating TV studio attack is murdered

César Suárez was leading the investigation of the attack on Ecuadorian TV station led by gang members

Evening Standard

Property in Rome: the next Bosco Verticale covered in thousands of plants taking root in Italian capital

Flats are now for sale in Rome's new 'living' building

Evening Standard

Twitter reacts to Commanders latest embarrassing loss

We've found some of the best and most honest social media reactions from the Commanders' loss to the Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mark Your Calendars, Commanders Fans, It’s Time to Celebrate

The date is set for a new owner in Washington. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets find themselves in a familiar spot, and more in this week’s takeaways.

Sports Illustrated

Best reactions after Bengals LT Jonah Williams requests trade

The NFL world reacted after Jonah Williams' trade request.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tens of thousands join strikes across France over Macron’s plan to raise pension age

More than 250 protests are also expected around the country – with some unions calling for rolling action

The Independent UK

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The New Daily

French pension reform strikes again halt trains, shut schools

Most trains have come to a halt and power production reduced in France as unions organise a sixth day of nationwide strikes.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Where Titans ranked in fourth-down aggressiveness in 2022

A look at where the Titans ranked in terms of aggressiveness on fourth downs as compared to the rest of the NFL.

The Times of India

Sai Sudharsan slams unbeaten ton against Vijay CC in TNCA First Division League

CHENNAI: B Sai Sudharsan slammed an unbeaten 181 to help Jolly Rovers score 435 for 4 against Vijay CC on the second day of the TNCA First Division League on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

French unions remain defiant in face of proposed pension reform despite dip in protester numbers

Opponents of France's controversial pension reform plan sought to keep up the momentum on a third day of protests and strikes. However, the numbers taking to the streets were down on the previous week.

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Reuters

Factbox-Unions vs Macron: French pension strikes snarl trains, close schools

French workers across the private and public sectors joined nationwide strikes on Thursday, snarling the rail network, closing schools and halting refinery deliveries.

Reuters

Factbox-Workers vs Macron: What to expect from Thursday's strike

France's labour unions have made a rare joint call for major strike action on Thursday against plans by President Emmanuel Macron's government to reform the pension system and raise the retirement age.

Radio France Internationale

What to expect from France's 'black Thursday' strike against pension reform

A powerful cross-sector strike that aims to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform is on track to cause major disruption this Thursday – closing schools and throwing transport into chaos while bringing throngs of people onto the street in protest.

Radio France Internationale

French unions rally workers for widespread strikes against pensions reform

French unions have called cross-sector strikes and street rallies for 19 January in an announcement made less than two hours after Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveiled deeply unpopular plans to reform the pension system.

Radio France Internationale

Macron's reputation on the line as government unveils pension reform

The French government is set to announce its proposals for overhauling the pension system later on Tuesday, in a potentially explosive reform fraught with danger for President Emmanuel Macron.

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Raab may have the most terrible record in government, but at least it’s perfectly formatted

From the Brexit department to the Foreign Office, the deputy PM has been remarkably consistent in his focus on all the wrong things, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Radio France Internationale

French union extends fuel depot strikes while government promises deliveries

Strikes at two fuel depots in the southern Rhône region and Normandy have been extended, according to the CGT trade union. The French government says measures are in place for things to get back to normal in time for holiday departures.

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