2010年5月31日星期一

Yahoo! News: World - Britain

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: World - Britain


British Airways cabin crew on 14th day of strike (AP)

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:02 AM PDT

A man hold a poster and a dog as British Airways cabin crew members of the Union demonstrate in central London,England, Friday, May 28, 2010. British Airways is holding talks with union leaders to try to avert 10 more days of strikes planned by cabin crews. The talks Friday aim to resolve a dispute over changes to pay and working conditions and comes on the final day of five-day walkout by staff.Cabin crews are due to strike again beginning Sunday for five days — and for another five days from June 5 — if a solution is not found.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - British Airways cabin crew walked out for the 14th day Monday in an on-and-off strike over pay, benefits and working conditions, and a union leader said disruptions could continue into the summer.


Hay Festival founder is sure books' future secure (Reuters)

Posted: 31 May 2010 04:05 AM PDT

Reuters - For all the talk of a bleak future for books, the founder of one of Britain's largest literary festivals held each year in a small town in Wales is confident the written word is secure.

Union warns British Airways of further strikes (Reuters)

Posted: 31 May 2010 03:26 AM PDT

Reuters - British Airways could face even more strike disruption this summer unless it resolves a dispute with cabin crew over travel perks, the co-leader of Britain's biggest union Unite said on Monday.

British sculptor Antony Gormley eyes public art in Asia (Reuters)

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:21 PM PDT

Reuters - British sculptor Antony Gormley wants to leave more of his artistic legacy in Asia and particularly in China which he says stands to play an increasingly vibrant role in the contemporary art world.
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