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The American Conservative
4 months ago
Right-wing politics

Maduro Fools Biden Again

The U.S. agreed to lift some sanctions against the Venezuelan regime in exchange for guarantees of greater electoral freedoms for the 2024 presidential elections.
The Venezuelan regime did not fulfill their part of the agreement, causing the U.S. to release a businessman accused of money laundering to pressure Maduro to comply. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Tube strikes suspended after 'positive discussions' over pay deal

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has suspended planned strikes on the London Underground after progress in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL).
The RMT and TfL will enter into urgent negotiations to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the pay dispute. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

London Underground strikes suspended- RMT Union announce

Planned strikes on the London Underground have been suspended following talks between the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union and Transport for London.
The strikes were in protest of a 5% pay offer, but progress in negotiations has led to the suspension of the strikes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
World news

South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border

North Korea conducted artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, prompting a response from South Korea.
North Korea is likely conducting these exercises to boost its leverage in future negotiations with the US.
The firing exercises are a violation of a 2018 inter-Korean agreement that called for a halt in live-fire exercises in front-line buffer zones. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Opinion | Why Hamas Won't Release Hostages

Hamas has turned down two offers for a pause in the fighting, despite them being more generous than previous offers.
Hamas is demanding a complete stop to the aggression before any negotiations can take place. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Israel-Hamas War Jeopardizes Prospects for Yemen Peace

Talks were heading toward success earlier this year, but Houthi attacks are threatening to upend the delicate negotiations
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: White House warns of dire' situation on Ukraine aid

Russian officials offer to evacuate residents in Belgorod following Ukrainian attacks.
US aid to Ukraine requires approval from Congress, leaving negotiations stalled. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Junior doctors' union hints at end to NHS strikes saga

Doctors leaders hinted at a possible end to the junior doctors' strike as they signaled a willingness to negotiate and spread out their demands for a pay rise over a number of years.
The strike is expected to have a significant impact on the NHS, with over a million operations and appointments being canceled, and the effects lasting for weeks and months. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

What is a 'last, best and final offer,' and why did California state scientists reject it?

California state scientists reject Gov. Gavin Newsom's final wage hike proposal
Negotiations between California Association of Professional Scientists and the state will now leak into a budget season with a projected deficit of $68 billion [ more ]
Disconnect
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

"The act of writing is not typing"

The writers' strike in Hollywood was a significant moment of labor activism and involved both the WGA and actors.
AI became a major issue in the negotiations as writers were concerned about the implications of AI tools on their profession and power dynamics in the industry. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Fundraising

ILPA's Jennifer Choi Predicts Greater Focus on Fund Terms, Debt Use in 2024

The past year has been mixed for investors in private-equity funds, commonly referred to as limited partners.
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