London – Threatened Tube Strike

Unionized London Tube workers announced plans to strike over the busy Bank Holiday weekend, May 24-27. Forty control room technicians belonging to the Unite union are prepared to walk out as of 0001 May 24 unless last-minute negotiations avert the strike. The strike would affect all London Underground stations and …

Thailand – Coup Declared and Curfew Implemented

The army chief has declared a coup to prevent further loss of life and prevent the conflict from further escalating. The Peace and Order Maintaining Command has now seized power from the caretaker government says the army chief on national television. All government agencies are to continue working normally. No …

Ukraine – Sunday Elections and Martial Law

Tens of thousands of police and volunteers being deployed to maintain public order ahead of the presidential election on Sunday. 55,700 police forces and 20,000 volunteers being mobilized to guarantee security during voting while extra security measures will be taken in the eastern Donesk and Lugansk regions. The leadership of …