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Oct 15 2023
News
Israel war: Jake Sullivan claims Hamas is preventing US citizens from fleeing Gaza into Egypt
National security adviser Jake Sullivan blamed Hamas for stopping United States citizens in the Gaza Strip from fleeing the territory into Egypt. Sullivan said in a Sunday interview with CNN's State of the Union that the U.S. has asked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to open the border for U.S. citizens, but the situation at the Rafah crossing — the sole passage point between Egypt and
Washington ExaminerAug 07 2023
News
Africa War Fears Grow As Niger Prepares Troops for Ecowas Invasion
Coup leaders in Niger have closed the country's airspace and have brought in reinforcements after the West African group of countries, Ecowas, warned it could use force if President Mohamed Bazoum was not reinstated
Bazoum was detained on July 26, and Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, commander of the presidential guard, proclaimed himself the new leader, sparking condemnation from leaders from
NewsweekSep 22 2023
News
More UAW workers could strike as new deadline approaches
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - More workers from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union could strike Friday if Michigan’s big three automakers do not have a fair offer. 13,000 workers are currently on strike at three plants across the country, including a Ford plan in Wayne. By Sept. 22 at noon, that could change. It is up in the air if workers at General Motors’ (GM) Grand River Assembly plan in
WILX 10Oct 22 2023
Opinion
"Putin's Western fan club" wants to force Eastern Europe into a Russian bearhug
I was born in a country that weathered two dictatorships and underwent five name changes throughout the 20th century. Our enemies have occupied us. Our allies have as well. We Czechs are imbued with many flaws, but holding illusions about international politics is not among them.
It’s been merely three decades since we’ve gained the chance to shape our own destiny, to experience what
SalonOct 18 2023
News
About 4,000 Detroit casino workers strike in latest labor strife in Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at Detroit’s three casinos went on strike Tuesday, the latest major labor dispute in Michigan and one that follows a partial walkout at auto companies. Unions represent 3,700 people, including dealers, cleaning staff, valets and food staff. The casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown — pledged to stay open. “We will take whatever
9 & 10 NewsSep 08 2023
News
Over 50,000 Las Vegas Hotel Workers to Vote on Strike Authorization
The union representing 53,000 Las Vegas Strip and Downtown resort employees have called for a strike vote by the end of the month should ongoing negotiations flatline. Hospitality workers including housekeepers, bartenders and other non-gaming staff represented by the Culinary and Bartenders Unions will cast their ballots on Sept. 26; a majority could authorize a potential strike, although
The MessengerSep 24 2023
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Pete Buttigieg: Biden is joining UAW picket line because he’s ‘deeply pro-worker’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that President Joe Biden is heading to the picket line with auto union workers this week because he's "deeply pro-worker" — not because he's trying to get ahead of former President Donald Trump. "I think this is President Biden being who he is," Buttigieg said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," describing him as "the most
NBC News (Online)Oct 17 2023
News
Detroit casino workers strike in latest labor strife in Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at Detroit’s three casinos went on strike Tuesday, the latest major labor dispute in Michigan and one that follows a partial walkout at auto companies. Unions represent 3,700 people, including dealers, cleaning staff, valets and food staff. The casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown — pledged to stay open. “We will take whatever
Associated PressSep 19 2023
News
Morning 4: UAW threatens expanded strike by end of week as Big Three talks continue -- and other news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. UAW: More workers to strike if ‘serious progress’ isn’t made with Big Three by Friday The United Auto Workers union is preparing to announce more strikes if negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three automakers don’t progress by the end of the week, the union president announced
WDIV 4 Click On DetroitOct 17 2023
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Israel war: Sixty-three Democrats demand Biden take stronger stance against Iran
Over 60 House Democrats joined Republicans to call on President Joe Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
"Iran must be held fully accountable for its continued role in funding Hamas and Islamic terror," the bipartisan letter reads. "We urge the Administration to take all necessary steps to cut off Iranian funding sources."
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Washington Examiner