The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute http://www.wsws.org/wsws/dd-formmailer/dd-formmailer.php to this regular feature. Africa National public sector strike in Tunisia over pay and conditions Public sector workers walked out Thursday in a national strike to demand salary increases and oppose attacks on conditions. The strike by …
Read More »Jordan's estranged Prince Hamzah relinquishes royal title – Haaretz
Hamzah bin Hussein posted a letter on Twitter saying that his values 'are not in line with the approaches, trends and modern methods of our … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail Adds Digital Touch to Traditional Stamps
Royal Mail is adding special barcodes to stamps, making it possible for people to watch videos, messages and other information, The Guardian reported. The move from Tuesday follows a successful trial, with the aim of connecting a letter with the digital world. Customers can scan the barcodes in the Royal …
Read More »Astrazeneca Is Empowered By Optimism In Vaccine Trials
On the eve of the third quarter, investors again received good news from Astrazeneca. A final result from in-depth studies of its potential Covid-19 vaccine could be available by the end of this year, says the study’s chief investigator Andrew Pollard. His comments come days after the UK’s health authority, …
Read More »The royal clerk threw Prince Andrew a blow and left him…
The royal clerk threw Prince Andrew a blow and left him on the floor. Prince Andrew’s reputation as a resident mischief maker was a long-kept secret within the walls of Buckingham Palace. However, a recent report uncovered a number of his previous antics, all of which foreshadowed his troubled teenage …
Read More »The Hut Group shares soar 30% after bumper $7 billion London IPO
By Abhinav Ramnarayan, Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – The Hut Group’s THG.L shares soared 30% in the company’s first day of trading on Wednesday after batting away corporate governance concerns to seal its 5.4 billion pound ($6.99 billion) listing, one of London’s largest tech IPOs to date. FILE PHOTO: The …
Read More »Prince Harry under fire for inviting IDF soldiers to Invictus Games
The Daily Mail reports the Duke of Sussex, who organizes the multi-sport event for wounded armed services personnel, has agreed in principle with the Israeli delegation on participation in 2022 games and drawn ire of UK’s Muslims; teams from Jordan and Iraq also set to participate Source link
Read More »Saudi Arabia detains three royal princes, say reports | World
Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman (pic), and the monarch’s nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were taken from their homes early yesterday by royal guards after being accused of treason, the Wall Street Journal reported citing unnamed sources. — Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court handout via Reuters …
Read More »Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
Nurses strike in Northern Ireland for pay parity; Zimbabwe municipal workers refuse pay offer as hospital strike continues and teachers plan walkout Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa 17 January 2020 Europe Northern Ireland nurses strike over pay parity and staff shortages Northern Ireland health workers’ unions have …
Read More »Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
French oil refinery workers join strikes; nurses walk out in Northern Ireland Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa 10 January 2020 The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature. Europe Strike and blockade by French oil refinery workers French oil refinery …
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