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Macron rams through pension change without parliament vote
Macron rams through pension change without parliament vote
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday rammed a controversial pension reform through parliament without a vote, deploying a rarely used constitutional power that risks inflaming protests. Polls show that two thirds of French people oppose the pension reform.

Yellen says US banking system sound despite turmoil
Yellen says US banking system sound despite turmoil
by  AFP

The US banking system remains sound despite market anxiety over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told members of Congress on Thursday. There will be a careful look at what happened in the bank, and what initiated this problem," Yellen added.

S.Africa to heighten security as opposition plans strike: Ramaphosa
S.Africa to heighten security as opposition plans strike: Ramaphosa
by  AFP

President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Thursday that South Africa's security forces would protect the country from "disorder and anarchy" after a leftwing party called for a nationwide strike next week to try to force him out. His party has called on South Africans to avoid going to work and school or operating business on the strike day.

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