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United Kingdom Unpopular pension reform approved amid strikes and protests
Published on 08/07/2010
Greek lawmakers faced down a general strike and widespread protests Thursday to confirm approval of an unpopular reform which will raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 and cut pensions generally as part of efforts to stave off a major debt crisis.