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French Tempers Flare in Fight Over Factory

Description:Anger, violence, and fire at yet another protest in Paris. These Goodyear workers are fighting to save their tyre factory from closure. Latest employment figures show the jobless rate in France is at its highest for 13 years. The government - like the unions - is desperate to stop companies cutting jobs as it tries to cut debts. But without growth President Hollande is finding it hard to persuade firms to keep struggling plants open. (2:23)

Source: Reuters

Tags: reuters , Alan Clarke , francois hollande , Monsieur Hollande