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3:18am, 5th August, 2019

Strike grips Hong Kong as leader warns protests challenge China's sovereignty

Hong Kong was plunged into fresh chaos on Monday as a general strike followed another weekend of violent protests, paralyzing transport, leading to more than 200 flight cancellations and bringing the city to an unprecedented standstill.

Commuter chaos as protesters seek to shut Hong Kong with general strike

10:09pm, 4th August, 2019

World

Commuter chaos as protesters seek to shut Hong Kong with general strike

Hong Kong braced for major disruptions to business on Monday as a general strike threatened to paralyze parts of the Asian financial center, with more than 200 flights already canceled, amid a broader anti-government campaign.

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

8:05pm, 4th August, 2019

World

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

Hong Kong was bracing for major disruptions to business on Monday as a general strike threatens to paralyze parts of the Asian financial center, with more than 100 flights already canceled, amid a broader anti-government campaign.

Alaska labor deal reached to end 10-day ferry strike

10:49pm, 2nd August, 2019

US

Alaska labor deal reached to end 10-day ferry strike

Alaska officials and the union for striking boat workers have reached a deal to end a walkout that has shut down the state's ferry system for 10 days at the peak of the summer tourist season, the parties said on Friday.

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

2:51am, 10th May, 2019

World

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

The leader of North Korea ordered its military to boost its strike capability as he directed another missile firing, state media said on Friday, as tensions grew over tests that appeared to show preparations for a new advanced missile system.

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

8:25pm, 8th May, 2019

UK

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

Uber drivers in London and major U.S. cities held a series of strikes on Wednesday to protest the disparity between gig-economy conditions and the sums that investors are likely to make in Friday's blockbuster stock market debut.

Eyeing IPO riches, Uber drivers go on strike in U.K. and U.S.

11:06am, 8th May, 2019

UK

Eyeing IPO riches, Uber drivers go on strike in U.K. and U.S.

Uber drivers in London and New York started a day of strikes on Wednesday to protest the disparity between gig-economy conditions and the sums that investors are likely to make in Friday's blockbuster stock market debut.

Air strike hits Tripoli as eastern Libyan forces send warship to oil port

5:59pm, 27th April, 2019

World

Air strike hits Tripoli as eastern Libyan forces send warship to oil port

Air strikes hit the Libyan capital late on Saturday as eastern forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar pursued a three-week campaign to take Tripoli and also confirmed for the first time they had dispatched a warship to an oil port.

SAS grounds more flights as pilot strike continues

1:54pm, 27th April, 2019

Business

SAS grounds more flights as pilot strike continues

Scandinavian airline SAS canceled hundreds of flights scheduled for Sunday as a pilot strike entered its second day, disrupting the travel plans of tens of thousands of passengers.

Jet Airways pilots defer strike before crunch creditors meeting: report

12:56pm, 14th April, 2019

Business

Jet Airways pilots defer strike before crunch creditors meeting: report

Pilots at India's Jet Airways have been told by their union to put off a planned strike to give its management and key lender State Bank of India time to strike a deal to keep the debt-laden airline flying, ANI reported on Sunday.

Pilots of India's Jet Airways defer strike, seek salary dues by April 14

11:36am, 31st March, 2019

Business

Pilots of India's Jet Airways defer strike, seek salary dues by April 14

The pilots' union of India's troubled Jet Airways said on Sunday it will give the carrier's new management two weeks to clear unpaid salaries, deferring its plan to take strike action.

Yemen's Houthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah

8:04am, 17th March, 2019

World

Yemen's Houthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah

Yemen's Houthi group said they were building their ballistic capabilities and their forces stand ready to strike Riyadh and Abu Dhabi if implementation of a U.N. peace deal in the port city of Hodeidah is breached.

Huawei set to announce lawsuit against U.S. as it seeks to strike back

6:10pm, 6th March, 2019

Business

Huawei set to announce lawsuit against U.S. as it seeks to strike back

Huawei Technologies is set to announce a lawsuit on Thursday against the United States, ratcheting up its response to a campaign aimed at closing it out of Western markets for fear its telecoms equipment could be used by Beijing for spying.

Strike over labor dispute grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

4:04am, 6th March, 2019

World

Strike over labor dispute grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

A strike over a labor dispute disrupted flights at Kenya's main international airport in Nairobi early on Wednesday, Kenya Airports Authority said, though the transport minister expected them to resume soon.

Strike grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

12:58am, 6th March, 2019

World

Strike grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

A strike grounded flights at Kenya's main international airport in Nairobi early on Wednesday, domestic media said, and the country's main carrier, Kenya Airways, said flights were disrupted.

India says air strike hit major militant camp inside Pakistan

5:22am, 26th February, 2019

World

India says air strike hit major militant camp inside Pakistan

Indian jets conducted air strikes against a militant camp in Pakistani territory on Tuesday, India's foreign secretary said, and a Indian government source said 300 militants had been killed, but Pakistan denied there had been any casualties.

India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan

1:14am, 26th February, 2019

World

India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan

Indian jets crossed into Pakistani territory on Tuesday, conducting what one minister said was an air strike on "terror camps", dramatically escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors who have fought three wars against each other.

West Virginia teachers to return to work after two-day strike

9:09pm, 20th February, 2019

US

West Virginia teachers to return to work after two-day strike

Union leaders for West Virginia teachers ended a two-day strike on Wednesday that they had called to oppose charter schools, clearing the way for classes to resume for about 270,000 students.

Moscow ready to cut time for nuclear strike on U.S. if necessary: Putin

6:20pm, 20th February, 2019

World

Moscow ready to cut time for nuclear strike on U.S. if necessary: Putin

Moscow will match any U.S. move to deploy new nuclear missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

West Virginia teacher strike heads into third day in charter schools fight

6:54am, 20th February, 2019

US

West Virginia teacher strike heads into third day in charter schools fight

A union for West Virginia teachers carried its strike into a third day on Wednesday, despite a retreat by the state legislature on one of their key demands.

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Strike grips Hong Kong as leader warns protests challenge China's sovereignty

Commuter chaos as protesters seek to shut Hong Kong with general strike

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

Alaska labor deal reached to end 10-day ferry strike

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

Eyeing IPO riches, Uber drivers go on strike in U.K. and U.S.

Air strike hits Tripoli as eastern Libyan forces send warship to oil port

SAS grounds more flights as pilot strike continues

Jet Airways pilots defer strike before crunch creditors meeting: report

Pilots of India's Jet Airways defer strike, seek salary dues by April 14

Yemen's Houthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah

Huawei set to announce lawsuit against U.S. as it seeks to strike back

Strike over labor dispute grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

Strike grounds flights at Kenya's main airport

India says air strike hit major militant camp inside Pakistan

India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan

West Virginia teachers to return to work after two-day strike

Moscow ready to cut time for nuclear strike on U.S. if necessary: Putin

West Virginia teacher strike heads into third day in charter schools fight

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