english news: January 2019

Zimbabwe's public sector union backs down on strike, says situation is volatile

Zimbabwe's umbrella public sector union has backed down from plans for a national strike, an official said on Thursday, citing the volatile situation in the country after violent protests this month were met by a security crackdown.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WxwunD

Germany, France, Britain to launch mechanism for trade with Iran

Germany, France and Britain have officially set up a European mechanism to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran and circumvent U.S. sanctions, two diplomats said on Thursday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RvlaoF

Venezuela's Guaido asks EU to keep pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has asked European Union governments to keep up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WynheL

FOX NEWS: Michigan, Illinois school officials go viral for snow day announcement videos

Michigan, Illinois school officials go viral for snow day announcement videos

FOX NEWS: Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues

Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues

FOX NEWS: 'Stupid' tourist slammed for unknowingly handling poisonous animal on beach: 'It’s like holding death in your hand'

'Stupid' tourist slammed for unknowingly handling poisonous animal on beach: 'It’s like holding death in your hand'

FOX NEWS: Cocoa, chili and heated shelters: How airlines, airports are protecting workers from the extreme polar vortex temperatures

Cocoa, chili and heated shelters: How airlines, airports are protecting workers from the extreme polar vortex temperatures

FOX NEWS: Deaf couple accuses Delta gate agent of discrimination, but airline says there are 'conflicting versions of events'

Deaf couple accuses Delta gate agent of discrimination, but airline says there are 'conflicting versions of events'

FOX NEWS: Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions'

Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions'

FOX NEWS: 5 ways you're setting yourself up to ruin your spring break vacation

5 ways you're setting yourself up to ruin your spring break vacation

FOX NEWS: Fire rips through Princess Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas

Fire rips through Princess Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas

FOX NEWS: Angry Easyjet passenger smokes e-cig during flight and breaks his phone in half

Angry Easyjet passenger smokes e-cig during flight and breaks his phone in half

FOX NEWS: US Coast Guard medevacs elderly Carnival Cruise passenger off ship after fall

US Coast Guard medevacs elderly Carnival Cruise passenger off ship after fall

FOX NEWS: University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast

University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast

FOX NEWS: ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center

ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center

FOX NEWS: Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again

Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again

FOX NEWS: Historic New Jersey paper plant destroyed in massive blaze amid frigid temperatures

Historic New Jersey paper plant destroyed in massive blaze amid frigid temperatures

FOX NEWS: Standoff in Montana ends with suspect's surrender after 10 hours: reports

Standoff in Montana ends with suspect's surrender after 10 hours: reports

FOX NEWS: Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country

Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country

FOX NEWS: Texas executes inmate, 61, who killed police officer in adult-bookstore robbery

Texas executes inmate, 61, who killed police officer in adult-bookstore robbery

FOX NEWS: Arizona nurse indicted for allegedly raping incapacitated woman

Arizona nurse indicted for allegedly raping incapacitated woman

FOX NEWS: NTSB to investigate deadly Florida church van crash

NTSB to investigate deadly Florida church van crash

FOX NEWS: Small plane crashes at California airport with nobody inside

Small plane crashes at California airport with nobody inside

UK to formulate Irish border proposals 'in a few days': Hunt

Britain will take a few days to formulate some proposals to put to the European Union in an attempt to resolve the issue of Irish border arrangements after Brexit, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt told BBC radio on Thursday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2BdRR4o

Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia's parliament

Australia's two biggest miners on Thursday backed calls for an indigenous advisory body in parliament, saying Prime Minister Scott Morrison's opposition to the proposal did not "stand up to scrutiny".

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TlbONK

Zimbabwe's public sector union backs down on strike, cites volatile situation

Zimbabwe's umbrella public sector union has backed down from plans for a national strike, an official said on Thursday, citing the volatile situation in the country after this month's violent protests were met by a brutal security crackdown.