Army clears rubbish from clogged Marseille streets

  • 14 years ago
The army and firemen have been sent in to clear rubbish in the southern French port city of Marseille, where a continuing strike among binmen has left streets full of refuse. Authorities say the situation has become a health hazard -- but rubbish collectors are refusing to return to work until president Nicolas Sarkozy drops controversial social reforms which push back the minimum retirement age.Duration: 01:21

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