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Macron Defends Pension Reforms

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French President Emmanuel Macron defends his decision to push through unpopular pension reforms. The U.S. summons Israel's ambassador over settlements. Japan pledges support to Poland to help Ukraine. The Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, kills five people in Tanzania, WHO says.

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The Manila Times

Unions dig in after Macron's reform defense

PARIS: France braced for more transport woes and a new day of nationwide protests on Thursday after a defiant President Emmanuel Macron pledged to implement a contentious pensions overhaul by year-end.The 45-year-old leader on Wednesday said he was prepared to accept unpopularity because the bill raising the retirement age by two years was "necessary" and "in the general interest of the country."Acting on Macron's instructions, Prime Minister El…

1 year ago·Manila, Philippines

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French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform

France braced for more transport woes and a new day of nationwide protests on Thursday after a defiant President Emmanuel Macron pledged to implement a contentious pensions overhaul by year-end.

1 year ago·France

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