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French pension reform protests: bistro liked by Macron is attacked

Riot police had to form a barricade around La Rotonde bistro, which was briefly set on fire, as France saw the 11th day of unrest since January over legislation raising the retirement age by two years to 64.

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Protesters in Paris have attacked one of French president Emmanuel Macron's favourite restaurants, as tensions over controversial pension reforms continue, reports the BBC.

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