France braces for pension reform strikes

France is set for disruption to transport and public services, as unions protest against plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64.

Most train and metro services are cancelled on Tuesday, and many schools will be closed.

It is the sixth day of strikes and protests since mid-January, and unions say it will be the biggest yet.

More than one million people are expected at demonstrations in Paris and other cities.

With the government showing no sign of backing down on its pension plan, one union leader has said there is talk is of escalation and "bringing the country to its knees". read more