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Thousands protest French immigrant clampdown

Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants launching a week of action over security policy and pension reform on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.


Thousands protest French immigrant clampdown

Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants launching a week of action over security policy and pension reform on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.


French security protest to kick off week of unrest

French unions launched a week of protests Saturday with a Paris rally that could provide an early measure of resistance to pension reforms on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.


French security protest to kick off week of unrest

French unions launched a week of protests Saturday with a Paris rally that could provide an early measure of resistance to pension reforms on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.


French unions turn on minister as government firm on reform

Two unions intent on paralysing France with a strike over pension reform rounded on the minister leading the overhaul on Thursday questioning how he can do his job properly while he is surrounded by a political scandal.


Blair on cuts: Labour must be ‘credible’

Tony Blair has warned Labour to alter its strategy on the economy if it is to have any hope of winning the next election.


Bratt to resign as Vale chief executive

Bill Bratt has decided to step down as chief executive of Port Vale after three years in the role.


Michael Jackson’s landlord sues

Michael Jackson’s former landlord Aner Iglesias is suing the late star’s estate for damage which was reportedly caused to the property between 2008 and 2009.


Divided Fed warns on ’sluggish’ recovery

The US Federal Reserve expressed worry about a “sluggish” economic recovery Tuesday according to minutes of an August meeting that highlighted divisions within the bank’s top rate-setting panel.


Government cool on mooted carrier sharing scheme

Britain said on Tuesday it would discuss closer military cooperation with France in talks this week but played down a report that the two countries would share aircraft carriers to save costs.