Flares and drums as French protesters strike over retirement age
Colourful flares were lit and drums played as French protesters marched against government plans to push back the age of retirement.
A new bill, due to go through parliament, will raise the official age at which people can stop work from 62 to 64.
Large demonstrations drawing tens of thousands are expected throughout the day.
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