Protests In France Turn Violent
(Paris) — Protests are turning violent in Paris as folks again protest a measure to raise France’s retirement age. Tear gas had to be used by authorities Thursday in the French capital. France’s president defended his decision to implement the bill, saying he doesn’t enjoy the measure, but insisted he had to take action. He added the situation will only get worse if it’s allowed to drag on as is because of funding. The retirement age would be raised to 64 from the current age of 62. In order to implement the bill, the president invoked part of the French Constitution which allowed it to pass without lawmakers voting on it.