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The threat of disruption to Tube passengers in London increased today when another strike was announced, heightening fears of travel chaos in the capital in the coming months. Related Stories Legal victory for Barry George Teenager drowns trying to save friend Suspected of being a Soviet spy – the man who created Dr. No Train firms’ peak rates ‘confuse passengers’ Ministers urge councils to ‘cut the clutter’ on streets

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More Tube strike dates announced

A 48-hour strike that would have affected Underground services later this week has been suspended following a new offer to the union involved - the RMT, it was announced tonight. Related Stories Katy Holland: Get the kids pedalling on your very own Tour de Europe this summer Kate Simon: Is slum tourism just about voyeurism

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Tube strike suspended after new offer

LONDON (Reuters) - A strike by maintenance staff on the Underground can go ahead Wednesday, after a High Court judge said he did not have enough information to grant an injunction preventing the action, the rail operator said.

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A 48-hour strike by London Underground maintenance workers will go ahead tonight after the High Court refused to grant an injunction preventing the stoppage. Related Stories Afghanistan death soldier named Rob WIlliams: We need to do less to combat the EDL Fourth marine killed in Afghanistan ‘Rough ride’ reported night before rail crash, inquest hears England grinds to a halt for crunch match

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Tube strike on after court refuses injunction

A last-minute legal challenge is to be made to halt a planned 48-hour strike by London Underground maintenance workers, it was revealed tonight. Related Stories Police officer disciplined over stolen files Last-ditch bid to avert tube and DLR strikes Workers ‘devastated’ by printing closure Beleaguered BP chief pulls out of conference 300th serviceman killed in Afghanistan named

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Tube strike to be challenged in court

South African police will provide all security at tonight’s match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park after workers for a private firm continued their strike action over pay. Related Stories World Cup: Ivory Coast v Portugal Live! New Zealand v Slovakia player ratings Upson hits back at Beckenbauer Italy concerned by Buffon fitness Ivory Coast held by Portugal

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Police step in as strikes hit World Cup

1. Remember what the strike is about

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10-point plan for getting BA back in the sky

Britain’s top bomb disposal officer has resigned from his position after having spoke of his concern about the pressures his team faces in Afghanistan. Related Stories Unite tells BA: reinstate staff travel perks and the strike is off Duchess of York left ‘devastated’ after newspaper sting Swimmer, 19, goes missing at lake Bomb disposal chief warns his team is under strain BA staff to strike after hopes for last-minute deal collapse

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Army’s bomb disposal chief resigns after saying Afghan mission needs boost

LONDON (Reuters) - The Unite union said on Tuesday it would strongly recommend its members reject the latest offer from British Airways in a dispute over pay and working conditions, but was not announcing any further strike dates.

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Unite recommends members reject BA offer

The second strike by British Airways cabin crew, which begins this morning, is set to have a serious impact on the airline’s operations even after industrial action ends on Tuesday. Related Stories My Life In Travel: Eva Green, actress Splash out: Make waves in the world’s most stylish dive resorts Something To Declare: Restless earth in Iceland; free travel on Irish trains; passports in Israel; The Outdoors Show Simon Calder: The 9.5g of copper, zinc and nickel in your pocket Travel Agenda: Chessington World of Adventures; Aer Lingus; Wild Heart Gathering

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Disruption to BA flights will drag on after strike ends

LONDON (Reuters) - Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis urged cabin crew at British Airways on Sunday to call off their planned strikes this month, saying it threatened the company’s very existence.

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Crew strike threatens BA’s future

LONDON (Reuters) - British Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis urged cabin crew at British Airways on to call off their planned strikes this month, saying it threatened the company’s very existence.

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Crew strike threatens BA’s future-Transport minister

Thousands of passengers face ticket disruption on one of the country’s busiest rail lines today as 200 Virgin booking-office staff stage a 24-hour strike. Related Stories Trials to be held for ‘road trains’ on motorways Michael Shields: Left with a lingering sense of injustice ‘Puerile’ Ryanair under attack by OFT chief Islamic leader vows to march through Wootton Bassett Chinook campaign highlights software ‘flaws’

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Rail ticket staff in 24-hour walkout

Ministers warn of the dangers of “politicising” the present postal strike. Sadly for them, that particular parcel has been wrapped, processed and dispatched. This strike is now firmly in the political arena

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Leading article: Government has stood on the sidelines for too long

BSNL Strike | BSNL 48 Hours Strike | bsnleuchq | BSNL Employee Union | www.bsnleuchq.com Reports of massive participation in 48 hours strike have starting pouring to CHQ. Assam, NE-I, NE-II, A&N Islands have already reported complete strike. Telecom Factory Richai, except few NFTE office bearers all are on strike

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BSNL Strike | BSNL 48 Hours Strike | bsnleuchq | BSNL Employee Union | www.bsnleuchq.com

Bank Strike | Bank Strike 2009 | Bank Employees Strike | Bank Employees Strike 2009 | AIBOA | Bank employees to strike work Aug 6-7 Employees of state-run banks have decided to go ahead with their proposed strike on Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th August 2009, following failure of talks with the government over hike

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Bank Strike | Bank Strike 2009 | Bank Employees Strike | Bank Employees Strike 2009 | AIBOA | Bank employees to strike work Aug 6-7

Tens of thousands of commuters suffered travel misery tonight as services on busy rail lines were crippled by strike action - with further disruption due tomorrow. Related Stories Liverpool St trains hit by 48-hour strike Move over Virgin – now Aeroflot is upgrading its air hostesses Rail strike causes travel misery The ten greenest places around the world 1 in 18 trains run in rail strike misery

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Only 1 in 18 trains running in rail strike misery

A Labour MP today said there was a "real suspicion" that Boris Johnson’s fingers were "all over" the provocation of the strike on London Underground (LU). Related Stories Beckett joins growing list of would-be Speakers The Big Question: Will there be cuts in public spending whichever party is in power

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Mayor ‘provoked Tube strike’

The capital’s commuters faced cramming into buses and overground trains today as a walkout by London Underground staff brought the Tube to a standstill.

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Commuter chaos as strike brings Tube to standstill

A strike by London Underground (LU) workers caused travel mayhem today, although some Tube services ran despite the action. Related Stories Take me off the blacklist, shock jock tells Brown Boris vs Bob: the battle that’s brought London to a standstill Pentagon hacker in last bid to avoid extradition Police officers accused of ‘waterboarding’ suspects Commuter chaos as strike brings Tube to standstill

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Limited service as Tube strike causes travel chaos

According to sources, the two sides have agreed on certain terms and are supposed to meet to put an official seal to the entire issue. Reportedly, the revenue sharing terms have been agreed upon, but till the two sides sign on the dotted line, it can’t be considered official.

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Strike Update: Focus shifts to Thursday!

Late night talks on Thursday between the government and the striking oil sector officers failed with both sides sticking to their stands. “The meeting has been inconclusive but the doors are open we are going to discuss again,” said Sarthak Behuriya, Chairman, Oil Corporation of India.

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India runs out of fuel, no end to oil stalemate