Labor unions, opposed to government plans to raise the legal age of retirement, want a show of strength. President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to forge ahead despite the wave of discontent.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Protester Killed in Firefight at Site of New Atlanta Police Center
The authorities say the protester fired on a state trooper as the authorities worked to clear demonstrators who have occupied a wooded area being developed into a police training center.
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How to Divide the Working Class
A horrifying 1863 riot offers a blueprint: Attack other races, government and “elites.”
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With 50 Dead in Peru, a Referendum on Democracy
Weeks after the ouster of a leftist president, persistent protests and a mounting death toll have exacerbated widespread disillusionment with the country’s young democracy.
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Thousands in Israel Protest Netanyahu’s Plans to Limit Courts
The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by critics as anti-democratic and have galvanized the opposition.