The Senate in Argentina has overwhelmingly approved a controversial labour reform bill which led to violent clashes outside parliament last week.

The government says the measures, which are part of a package of economic reforms, will help create jobs and bring the country out of recession; unions say the new law will lead to lower wages and water down workers' rights.

As the vote took place, a number of people were injured in northern Argentina during renewed protests against the bill, which is expected to be approved by the Chamber of Deputies in the next few hours.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service