"France Endures 11th Day of Pension Reform Protests and Strikes"

France is experiencing its 11th day of protests and strikes against pension reforms proposed by President Emmanuel Macron. The strikes are expected to impact various sectors, including transport, education, health, and energy. The government and unions are deadlocked in discussions, with the moderate CFDT union being blamed for not wanting to compromise. The proposed changes include raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, but some experts say the pension system is in good shape and would balance without reforms. Clashes between protesters and police have been reported in various cities.