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Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay
Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
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Thousands of workers march across Italy in general strike demanding better pay and services
Thousands of teachers, health care workers, trash collectors and others walked off their jobs across Italy on Friday to protest a decline in spending power, persistently low salaries and government ...World - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick
Republicans and Democrats alike insisted that the findings of the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the Florida Republican for years over sexual misconduct and other charges, be ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Greece faces general strike as workers protest cost of living squeeze
Unions demand ‘dignified wages’ as unequal recovery from debt crisis has left many struggling with higher costs. A nationwide strike by public- and private-sector employees looks likely to paralyse ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Ohio attorney general appeals ruling striking down statewide abortion ban
Ohio’s attorney general will appeal a ruling that struck down the most far-reaching of the state’s laws restricting abortionHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Israeli officials demand the right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon
Israeli officials have demanded freedom to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of any emerging cease-fire deal between the sides, raising a potential complication as a top U.S. envoy was in the ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements
Greek public and private sector workers have walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services across the country, with public transport in the capital suspended for ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
Senior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Officials Say
It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 21 -
In Greece, our general strike was a flop. Here’s why not enough people joined it | Yanis Varoufakis
The Greek economy has been bled dry by vulture funds and austerity, making citizens too poor to lose a day’s wages. The left has an onerous task ahead. Rena never knew a strike in Greece she did ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Picking an Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
The New Pick for Attorney General
Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
STMicroelectronics Cuts Outlook Again on Continued Weak Demand
STMicroelectronics slashed its annual guidance for the third time this year after posting a slump in net profit and sales, as demand for chips in cars and industrial equipment remained weak.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike
GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment
Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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Wars and activism drive demand for executive security
Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks riseBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect
Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Zelenskyy rejects western demands to make ‘concessions’ to Russia
Ukrainian president says Europe would be ‘suicidal’ if it forces him into a deal with PutinWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Airbnb is seeing ‘strong demand trends’ — with these caveats
Airbnb Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and other demand metrics that were above Wall Street’s estimates, and the lodging platform said it was “seeing strong demand trends” for the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Babcock Results Beat Forecasts on Strong Defense Demand
The defense company—a major contractor for the U.K. government—posted higher revenue and operating profits for the first half of its financial year fueled by geopolitical tensions.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom
Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters
Top lawmakers plan to spend the next few weeks finalizing a bipartisan bill that fulfills at least some of that request.Politics - Politico - November 18 -
EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies
New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectorsWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Britvic Profit Rises on Strong Demand, Brazil Performance
The U.K. soft-drinks company said the preliminary results were due to strong demand for Pepsi and Tango, as well as improved trading in Brazil.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Nvidia nearly doubles revenue on strong AI demand
Nvidia reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
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'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Ford calls for incentives to buy electric cars as backlash grows
The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general
President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
What's at stake in the Irish general election?
After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Israel resumes strikes over Southern Beirut, strikes also continue in Gaza
For the first time in days, Beirut's southern suburbs were hit with Israeli airstrikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and the ongoing war in Gaza.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Boeing Union Votes to End Strike
Machinists are set to return to work after ratifying a contract with a 38% pay raise.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza
The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks
The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles
Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missilesWorld - Financial Times - November 20
