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New Orleans takes down 3rd Confederate-era monument

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New Orleans takes down 3rd Confederate-era monument

New Orleans takes down 3rd Confederate-era monumentNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Workers in New Orleans took down a Confederate monument to Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard early Wednesday as onlookers watched from lawn chairs, while defiant statue supporters waved Confederate battle flags and opponents celebrated.


Nationwide Greek worker’s union strike fuels fiery clashes

Nationwide Greek worker’s union strike fuels fiery clashesWorkers’ unions called the strike to protest new belt-tightening measures that to be imposed beyond the end of Greece’s third bailout next year. The left-led coalition government agreed to the reforms as part of a deal with the country’s international creditors to release funds from its next bailout installment. Air traffic controllers were holding a four-hour work stoppage in the middle of the day, leading to the rescheduling or cancellation of more than 150 flights.


Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines
New Orleans takes down 3rd Confederate-era monument

New Orleans takes down 3rd Confederate-era monumentNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Workers in New Orleans took down a Confederate monument to Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard early Wednesday as onlookers watched from lawn chairs, while defiant statue supporters waved Confederate battle flags and opponents celebrated.


Nationwide Greek worker’s union strike fuels fiery clashes

Nationwide Greek worker’s union strike fuels fiery clashesWorkers’ unions called the strike to protest new belt-tightening measures that to be imposed beyond the end of Greece’s third bailout next year. The left-led coalition government agreed to the reforms as part of a deal with the country’s international creditors to release funds from its next bailout installment. Air traffic controllers were holding a four-hour work stoppage in the middle of the day, leading to the rescheduling or cancellation of more than 150 flights.


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