Argentinian long weekend boosts holidays and spending
Argentines enjoy a three day weekend as Congress approves a new national holiday restoring 19 paid days. The article notes Argentina's policy requiring paid time off for all workers and contrasts it with the United States lacking federal holiday pay. It cites tourism gains of 1.6 billion dollars and 9.5 million travelers during early long weekends, plus Belgrano's bicentennial tribute. Ms Guidi highlights personal benefits.
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Protests clash with police over film in Dhaka and Pakistan
Dozens injured as police clash with protesters in Dhaka amid anti Islamist video protests. In Pakistan, more than 1,500 people gather in the capital in a peaceful but angry demonstration against Innocence of Muslims, with calls for action against the filmmaker.
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