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. <br />Most train and metro services are cancelled on Tuesday, and many schools will be closed. <br />More than one million people are expected at demonstrations in Paris and other cities. <br />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. <br />In the days ahead, there will be calls to extend the strikes in key sectors like power generation and gas terminals. <br />