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Thursday, July 16, 2015
 

UK – Tube Strike Aug 5

London Underground drivers will stage another 24-hour strike from 9.30pm on August 5, in a dispute over night Tube plan.

Japan – Typhoon Nangka

Typhoon Nangka is expected to cross southern Japan west of Osaka, Thursday evening as a Category 2-3 storm. Expect flooding, storm surge, and destructive winds. Flight delays and cancellations are possible at airports serving Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and Kansai beginning July 16. Nangka may also prompt disruptions to Shinkansen rail service.

Israel – Strike Jul 22

The Histadrut labor federation calls for a general strike on July 22. If not averted, the strike would ground flights, stop public transport and shutter government services.

Spain – ATC Strike Jul 25-26

Spanish air traffic controllers have called for a strike on July 25 and 26, from 5 pm to 8 pm.

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