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Union protests Temple hospital over arbitration dispute - Philly.com News

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The leader of the union that represents healthcare employees at Temple University Hospital on Sunday threatened a strike over an arbitration dispute involving a terminated employee accused of sexual harassment.

For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate - Yahoo: US National

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

By Bernie Woodall and Karen Pierog DETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to decide whether the city can get through its financial crisis without a bankruptcy filing. Kevyn Orr, a former bankruptcy lawyer, in his first report to the state of Michigan since Governor Rick Snyder appointed him, laid out last week a bracing picture of steps he may need to take to address the city's troubles. ... ...

Minnesota Twins' Ryan Pressly strikes out Red Sox pal - Twincities.com: News

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

When Ryan Pressly struck out Boston third baseman Will Middlebrooks in the ninth inning of Saturday's 12-5 loss, it had a little extra meaning for the Twins' rookie reliever.

Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes - Chicago Tribune: Nation

Khaled Yacoub Oweis — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes

Likely US Drone Adds to Tally of Extrajudicial Killings in Yemen - CommonDreams.org Headlines

jacob — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A drone flying over southern Yemen bombed a passenger van on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding several others, a local official said.

Cairo airport baggage handlers end strike - Mideast Conflict

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Cairo airport officials say baggage handlers have resumed work after a strike that left passengers on 20 international flights from Europe and Arab countries waiting several hours for luggage.

Cairo airport baggage handlers end strike that left passengers on 20 flights waiting - Star Tribune: World

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Cairo airport baggage handlers end strike - Seattle Times: Nation & World

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Cairo airport officials say baggage handlers have resumed work after a strike that left passengers on 20 international flights from Europe and Arab countries waiting several hours for luggage.

House tables bill on unions for care workers - Minnesota Public Radio: Politics

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

After more than four-and-a-half hours of debate overnight, the Minnesota House has set aside for now a controversial bill that would let state-subsidized home health and child care workers form unions.

Cairo airport baggage handlers end strike - Boston Globe: Latest

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Cairo airport baggage handlers end strike

Minnesota House: Union bill draws protesters, supporters; marathon debate takes a break - Twincities.com: News

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The door to the Minnesota House chamber opens, and Hollee Saville starts shouting: "Vote no! Vote no! Vote no!"

Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action - Star Tribune: Latest

Jim Ragsdale — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The House delayed final action on a controversial child-care bill after an all-night debate.

Syrian Troops Said to Strike Town Near Lebanon - NYT: Home Page

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Syrian Troops Said to Strike Town Near Lebanon

Minnesota House: Union bill draws protesters, supporters; expected marathon debate yet to begin - Twincities.com: News

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Union supporters and people who want no part of a union filled the hallways of the Capitol on Saturday, May 18, in advance of an expected marathon debate in the Minnesota House.

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4 militants in Yemen killed in drone strike - Twincities.com: Nation

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

SANAA, Yemen -- A suspected U.S. drone strike killed four al-Qaida militants Saturday, May 18, in a southern Yemeni province once overrun by the group, according to security officials.

Maze Prison’s Future Stirs Up Ghosts of Its Past - NYT > World

By DOUGLAS DALBY — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Maze Prison’s Future Stirs Up Ghosts of Its Past

20 flights without bags after Egypt airport strike - Mideast Conflict

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials say baggage handlers in Cairo's airport have gone on strike to protest a colleague's death, leaving passengers on 20 international flights from Europe and Arab countries waiting several hours for luggage.

Baggage handlers strike in Cairo airport, passengers from 20 flights wait hours for luggage - Star Tribune: World

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Suspected US drone in Yemen kills 4 militants - Seattle Times: Top stories

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A suspected U.S. drone strike killed four al-Qaida militants Saturday in a southern Yemeni province once overrun by the group, according to security officials.

20 flights without bags after Egypt airport strike - Seattle Times: Nation & World

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Egyptian officials say baggage handlers in Cairo's airport have gone on strike to protest a colleague's death, leaving passengers on 20 international flights from Europe and Arab countries waiting several hours for luggage.

Opinionator | The Great Divide: The 1 Percent Are Only Half the Problem - NY Times: Editorials

By TIMOTHY NOAH — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Opinionator | The Great Divide: The 1 Percent Are Only Half the Problem

Space rock strikes moon with force of 5 tons of TNT - Chicago Tribune: Nation

By Deborah Netburn — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Space rock strikes moon with force of 5 tons of TNT

20 flights without bags after Egypt airport strike - Boston Globe: Latest

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

20 flights without bags after Egypt airport strike

Witnesses: Car strikes crowd at Va. parade - Yahoo: Top Stories

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.

Suspected US drone strike kills 4 militants in southern province of Abyan - Star Tribune: World

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT