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A fledgling grass-roots movement, calling itself "Let's Block Everything," has been active on social media, urging French people to bring the country to a standstill this Wednesday.

"With so many drivers across the Bee Network walking out at once, this will be a highly disruptive strike that will bring parts of Greater Manchester to a standstill."

In Mexico City, the march brought traffic in the capital to a standstill, as the protest moved down the main thoroughfare.

The aerial exchange follows US-led diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, which so far remain at a standstill.

The walkout, meant to deny Republicans the quorum needed to conduct legislative business and bring the House to a standstill, has also set off a possible national redistricting war.