Ryanair says may recognise unions amid strike threat London, (MILLAT ONLINE):Ryanair has invited pilot unions across Europe for talks on their recognition, the Irish no-frills airline said Friday as it faced strike action in Italy ahead of planned walkouts elsewhere. “Christmas flights are very important to our customers and we wish to remove any worry […]
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Ryanair says may recognise unions amid strike threat
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European stocks slip at the open
European stocks slip at the open London, (MILLAT ONLINE):Europe’s main stock markets slid at the start of trading on Friday as investors grew concerned about the prospect of US tax cuts being enacted. In initial trade, London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 0.1 percent at 7,438.30 points. Elsewhere, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 shed 0.3 percent […]
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Putin’s ex-minister risks decade in jail over $2 mn ‘bribe’
Putin’s ex-minister risks decade in jail over $2 mn ‘bribe’ Moscow, (MILLAT ONLINE):Former Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev arrived in court Friday to hear the verdict in his high-profile trial after he was accused of taking a bribe from an oil boss close to President Vladimir Putin. Prosecutors have asked the Moscow court to find […]
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Japan expands sanctions aimed at N. Korea
Japan expands sanctions aimed at N. Korea Tokyo, (MILLAT ONLINE):Japan said Friday it had added 19 more entities to its list of organisations and individuals, targeted by asset-freeze sanctions on North Korea. The sanctions list now comprises 103 entities and 108 individuals in total, it said. They include organisations involved in financial services, coal and […]
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US envoy says ‘real dialogue’ needed with N. Korea
US envoy says ‘real dialogue’ needed with N. Korea Bangkok, (MILLAT ONLINE):The top US envoy for North Korea said Friday that “real dialogue” is needed to gauge what Pyongyang wants from its accelerated drive towards nuclear weapons statehood. Joseph Yun’s comments came after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson created a stir by appearing to […]
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S Korea, Japan to hold joint naval rescue training
S Korea, Japan to hold joint naval rescue training SEOUL, (MILLAT ONLINE):South Korea’s Navy said Friday it will conduct a joint search and rescue exercise with Japan’s naval forces later in the day. The drill, code-named “SAREX,” will be held in waters southwest of Yokosuka, a Japanese port city, and will involve three warships and […]