France Grinds To A Halt As Public Workers Strike
Public workers across France paralyzed transportation and services in a 24 hour strike over social security reforms. Paris subway lines and most buses shut down while long distance trains and many air flights were canceled. Workers protested wage freezes and retirement term changes extending contributions from 37 and a half to 40 years.
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Russia to Buy Ukrainian Missiles and Bombers to Maintain Nuclear Potential
Russia will acquire 32 SS-19 Stiletto missiles, 19 Tu-160 Blackjack bombers, 25 Tu-95M Bear-H bombers, and 300 cruise missiles from Ukraine to sustain its nuclear capability until 2009. Col. Gen. Igor Sergeyev stated the move aligns with START-2 and follows Ukraine’s pledge to remove nuclear warheads by 1998.
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Poll shows British rapid loss of royal respect in 1990s
A MORI poll for The Times finds the royal family now less respected than teachers and social workers among 18 to 24 year olds, as Diana's BBC interview boosts her public support and raises questions about Charles and the line of succession. Diana appeals for a royal role and public backing, while critics note ongoing royal scandals.
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