United Airlines workers approve contracts raise pay and benefits
United Airlines and union leaders say about 30 000 employees including airport staff security officers and others ratified new five year contracts. The deals raise pay roughly 30 percent over five years boost pension benefits and end outsourcing of some jobs.
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Quakes Kill 41 Leave Hundreds Homeless in Japan
In Ozu near Kumamoto, two strong earthquakes, magnitude 7.3 and 6.5, killed 41 and injured about 1,500. About 50 residents planned to sleep in cars at a public park as army troops and rescuers with helicopters worked to reach trapped people amid rising rains and landslides. The Tanaka family fled their home, joining other evacuees in limbo as authorities urged caution and continued relief operations.
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Pope shuttles 12 Syrian refugees to Italy in plea for Europe
Pope Francis flew 12 Syrian refugees from Lesbos to Rome on a humanitarian gesture after visiting the Greek island. He urged European nations to respond to the migrant crisis with humanity and better integration. The Vatican will support the families, including six children, through the Community of Sant’Egidio and Italian partners.
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Pentagon chief urges stronger U S push against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the United States should intensify the fight in Iraq and Syria with more airstrikes cyber operations and possibly additional ground troops. He spoke at Al Dhafra Air Base Abu Dhabi noting discussions with commanders on dynamic targeting and broader campaign options pending White House approval.
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Palmyra museum artifacts gathered for rescue mission
Foreign experts describe a weeklong effort to salvage fragments from Palmyra museum after Islamic State damage. They report extensive destruction of 200 ground floor objects, thefts, and toppled statues including the Lion of Allat as they prepare for transport to Damascus.
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