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Why are Lufthansa pilots striking?

Why are Lufthansa pilots striking?

German - On Friday, Lufthansa pilots will go on strike over an ongoing wage dispute. Germany's Lufthansa said it would have to cancel 800 flights on Friday, likely affecting 130,000 passengers, after the pilots' union

What companies are in the consumer services field

What companies are in the consumer services field

Global - There are many different types of businesses in the consumer services industry, each with its own set of offerings and customer bases. In fact, every day we come across well-known representatives of this

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine - Russian cluster bombs can be heard falling on the fields, setting fire to crops that stand with their heads bowed, waiting for a crop that is unlikely to ever come. The National Guard

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

India - The Central government employees in India are likely to get a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) this month. DA of the employees could be hiked by 4 percent in September, and with this,

Why some employers won’t give in to flexibility

Why some employers won’t give in to flexibility

Global - Over the past few years, the world around us has changed dramatically and along with the world, the work ethic. People have increasingly learned to value personal time and have learned to keep

Why thousands of migrants are waiting in Mexico

Why thousands of migrants are waiting in Mexico

Mexico - Thousands of migrants continue to arrive daily in the city of Reinosa on Mexico's northern border. Most of the newcomers are Haitians. About 12,800 migrants are waiting in Reynosa. Two of its Senda

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Israel - With no other resort left but to go on a silent hunger strike, an innocent Palestinian national has made headlines. Khalil Awawdeh went on a six-month hunger strike to protest his unlawful arrest

Edinburgh bin workers back after 12 days of strike

Edinburgh bin workers back after 12 days of strike

Scotland - The unions went on strike on 18 August at the height of the Edinburgh Festival over a wage dispute with local authority Cosla. After the first wave of strikes by municipal waste bin

Spanish police recover bodies of seven migrants in Mediterranean Sea 

Spanish police recover bodies of seven migrants in Mediterranean Sea 

Spain - Spanish police said they found the bodies of seven alleged migrants near the southern Mediterranean coast. The bodies were found floating in the water Sunday afternoon and Monday morning off the coast of

Millions of older Brits fear tough winter as prices skyrocket

Millions of older Brits fear tough winter as prices skyrocket

UK - In July, inflation topped 10% for the first time in 40 years due to skyrocketing energy, food and fuel costs. The Bank of England predicts inflation to rise to 13% by the end