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France faces massive strikes over pension reform
France faces massive strikes over pension reform
by  AFP

French trade unions are heading for what is expected to be a decisive showdown with President Emmanuel Macron over pension reform, with massive strikes from Tuesday aiming to bring the country "to a standstill". All eight major French trade unions have called for the stoppages to bring the country "to a standstill" on Tuesday, with shopkeepers also encouraged to down shutters.

UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress
UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress
by  AFP

A top UN official has warned that "urgent" measures are needed to help 52 countries facing debt repayment problems that put some at risk of default. And they face growing pressure to invest in renewable energy and combating climate change, the UN official added.

Texas: Wind and solar stake claim to land of oil
Texas: Wind and solar stake claim to land of oil
by  AFP

Modern Texas was built on oil, and its production has long been a source of immense pride. "It's true that when we think about Texas, we think about this very large oil and gas state," said Engie executive Frank Demaille.

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