Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Saturday, 11 March 2006, 23:11 GMT France defends raid on Sorbonne The French education minister has defended the use of force to evacuate almost 200 protesting students from the Sorbonne university in Paris. Gilles de Robien accused some of the students of " odious acts " , including defacing books and equipment. Riot police using tear gas and batons confronted students angry at a new labour law, that would allow employers to hire and fire young workers. But a student union leader said such tactics would lead to more violence. The prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, is due to give a nationwide television address on Sunday, in an attempt to quell disquiet over the law, which has provoked several demonstrations throughout France over the past week. At least two people were injured and there were several arrests in Saturday's operation at the prestigious Sorbonne. Police stormed the university early in the morning to drive out the students - some of whom had been inside for three days - clearing the main building in less than 10 minutes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4798034.stm Dasha: Sa/Ma/Ra/Sa/Ra Natal Mars is afflicted by transit Ketu. satva Jorge Angelino Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica Perpétua Azeitonense, 29 2925-598 Azeitão Portugal jorge.angelino tel: mobile: 210813674 963916784 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/279 - Release 10.03.2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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