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The U.S. Embassy in Paris warned Americans on November 4 of travel and service disruptions ahead of a nationwide strike in France on November 5, with protests expected to continue through the weekend.Unions across France are striking on November 5 over pay, pensions and public funding, as the U.S. Embassy warns travelers of major disruption and possible protests.A nationwide French strike on November 5 is expected to disrupt transport and public services, while the U.S. Embassy warns Americans of demonstrations and possible curfews.