Gulf crisis escalates as ships under threat rise
Tanker war widens with Iranian sea raids on Greek and Cypriot vessels while Iraqi jets strike oilfields and a large maritime tanker. Kuwait flags ships for U.S. protection. Lloyds raises Gulf war risk premiums 50 percent amid stalled cease fire talks led by Perez de Cuellar.
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Korean strikers widen labor unrest across Ulsan and Seoul
Riot police fired tear gas as workers blocked highways and a shipyard. One Hyundai striker was killed and four injured outside the stadium while attempting to halt traffic. About 15,000 Hyundai shipyard workers marched behind heavy equipment, staging a sit down outside city hall before moving to the stadium. Daewoo auto workers occupied their plant after clashes with riot police. Taxi strike participation rose to 15,306 drivers in Seoul, with reports of assaults on non striking workers and passengers. The protests center on pay rises, shorter hours, and broader labor rights.
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Strike Ends for Black Postal Workers in South Africa
South Africa AP report notes a two month strike by thousands of black postal workers ended after the government agreed to raise minimum wages by 20 percent starting Oct 1 and consider rehiring fired workers. Strikers sought reinstatement of 30 employees and pay for strike days, with 20,000 workers out at peak.
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County landfill appeal details debated by council
Mrs Stup says board members angered by media disclosure of the state decision before the county, which has not received a formal landfill reply. Young says the landfill issue should be county handled, not state, and plans to seek review or reconsideration if the request is denied, noting financial stakes if garbage collection nights aren’t reduced.
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