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French Oppose Reforms, Want Fuel for Vacation

After six days of nation demonstrations and strikes, French unions are wary of disrupting the upcoming school holidays with another round of strikes.

Oct 21, 2010

After six days of nation demonstrations and strikes, French unions are wary of disrupting the upcoming school holidays with another round of strikes.

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