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Added on the 10/12/2019 08:48:08 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Traffic slows on the Paris ring road as travellers scramble to begin Christmas vacations on the 16th day of a transport strike against pension reform. IMAGES
"Don't push!" In the overcrowded corridors of Châtelet metro station, in the middle of rush hour, overwhelmed commuters are trying desperately to get to work. Transport provider RATP is providing a minimum service on just a few metro lines on the 9th day of the strike. IMAGES
Traffic is heavily slowed down at Gare de l'Est station in Paris, as France faces a sixth day of strike against the pension reform, which paralyzes public transport and cause hundreds of kilometers of traffic jams in Paris region. IMAGES
Travellers across France endured a fifth day of turmoil today amid a massive strike over planned pension reforms, as the government held a final meeting with union officials before unveiling details of the overhaul this week. Unions have vowed to keep up the fight until President Emmanuel Macron abandons the plan, with another mass demonstration planned in Paris and other cities on Tuesday. Most Paris metro lines were shut completely while others provided only a few trains during rush hour -- leading to huge traffic jams in the capital -- with network operator RATP forecasting similar disruptions for Tuesday. IMAGES
Traffic is heavy on the Paris ring road in the early hours of the first day of strike by transport workers, teachers and other professionals in a showdown between unions and President Emmanuel Macron over his planned pension reforms. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.