France reels as protests surge over pension reform
In Paris and Lyon clashes erupt as police deploy tear gas and water cannon against youths amid a government move to raise the retirement age to 62. Sarkozy defends the measure in parliament while unions pressure against cuts and a broad disruption stretches from Marseille ships to Paris streets.
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Nicolas Sarkozy
France
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Lady Gaga
Sarkozy
Eric Woerth
Europe
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Workers’ Force
Bordeaux
Bel Orme
Cassandra
Mediterranean
Southern Sudan Welcomes Former Rebel Leader in Bid for Independence
In Bentiu Unity state officials hosted Gabriel Tanginye, a former southern commander now in the northern army, as part of a reconciliation ahead of a referendum on independence. A white bull was sacrificed and Tanginye urged separation, signaling cross‑group backing for Africa's largest country split.
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Gabriel Tanginye
Taban Deng
Bent Iu
Bentiu
Gideon Gatpan Thoor
Africa
Salva Kiir
Tanginye
Unity State
Ex-Canadian commander jailed for life in murders
Former elite pilot Russell Williams, once lauded by Canada for guiding royalty, received life in prison with no parole for 25 years after pleading guilty to two counts of first degree murder, two sexual assaults, and 82 break in offenses. He killed Jessica Lloyd and Marie Comeau and kept photos and undergarments as trophies.
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Belleville
Ontario
Canada
Col
Russell Williams
Robert F. Scott
Williams
Scott
Jessica Lloyd
Marie Comeau
David Thompson
Comeau
Stephen Harper
Harper
Andre Deschamps
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South Sudan
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VEE Lae County Assessor
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NM Association ‘of Assessing Officers
County Insurance Pools
Roswell Kiwanis
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