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In Pictures: Protest Continues In France Over Changes In Retirement Rules

French workers angry over proposed changes to retirement rules are halting high-speed trains, disrupting electricity supplies and taking to the streets Thursday in a day of nationwide strikes and protests seen as a major test for Emmanuel Macron and his presidency. High school student unions are expected to join the protests by blocking access to some schools.

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French workers angry over proposed changes to retirement rules are halting high-speed trains, disrupting electricity supplies and taking to the streets Thursday in a day of nationwide strikes and protests seen as a major test for Emmanuel Macron and his presidency. High school student unions are expected to join the protests by blocking access to some schools.