France's traditional May Day marches are expected to be bigger and angrier than ever today, the BBC reports. Unemployment nearing 10% has swelled the ranks of the discontented. More than 300 rallies are planned across the country to protest the government's handling of the financial crisis. Many accuse President Nicolas Sarkozy of flaunting his wealth in a time of crisis, and some politicians warn that the country is ripe for revolt.
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