The number of people out of work in France hit a record high in April, the daily Les Echos said on Thursday, casting more doubt on President Francois Hollande's pledge to reverse a long-running rise in unemployment. The number of registered jobseekers rose by about 40,000 in April from March's previous high, the financial daily reported ahead of the official publication of the figures later on Thursday. It did not quote its sources. The data was widely expected to show another increase, marking two straight years of monthly rises and the worst level since records began in January 1996. Without confirming the data, ... (full story)