France Faces Broad Strike as Government Mobilizes Buses
Paris reports a sweeping workers strike threatening to shut the economy. The government hires 1,700 private buses to move millions, while rail, transit, postal and utility workers press for deeper austerity protests. The Chirac administration defends reforms amid wage freezes and extended social security contributions.
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Americans in Japan court case fuels Okinawa tensions
Three U S servicemen face trial in Naha amid outrage over the 12 year old girl's rape. Navy Seaman Marcus Gill pleaded guilty at the opening session on November 7 claiming responsibility for the assault sparking protests and straining the U S Japan alliance.
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