Strikes Erupt In Egypt; Anti-Mubarak Protesters Remain Defiant -- CNN
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- Thousands of Egyptian workers went on strike Thursday to demand better compensation, adding pressure on a government staunchly resisting massive protests calling for the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.
Workers in various sectors launched strikes nationwide, including employees in the petroleum, railway and telecommunication industries.
About 2,000 workers are on strike in the petroleum sector, said Hamdi Abdel-Aziz, a spokesman for the petroleum ministry.
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MIDDLE EAST
Report: Iran opposition leader under house arrest.
Suicide bomber kills 8, injures 30 pilgrims in Iraq, officials say.
NATO offers Israel, Palestinians peacekeeping troops after Mideast peace deal.
Syria slaps fines on satellite dishes.
ASIA
NATO commander expects more Taliban attacks in spring.
North Korea says no need for further military talks with South. NKorea: No military talks with 'traitor' SKorea.
Suicide bomber kills 31 soldiers in NW Pakistan.
India, Pakistan to restart peace talks halted by Mumbai terrorist assault.
Japan watches Russian military near disputed isles. Japan slams Russia over disputed islands. Russia to use Mistral ships in Pacific Fleet to protect South Kurile Islands.
Historic temple caught in Thai-Cambodia crossfire.
AFRICA
Spiraling protests bring Egypt crackdown threat. Opposition party pulls out of Egypt dialogue. U.S. urges Egypt Army to continue showing restraint.
South Sudan ceasefire broken: Athor attacks Jonglei.
Somali piracy 'threatens global oil supplies'.
As Charles Taylor boycotts trial, Sierra Leone's war-battered residents hope for justice.
Nigeria Nasarawa clashes after President Jonathan visit.
EUROPE
Germany will 'contribute to an arms race,' charges opposition.
Soaring debt pushes Portugal towards bail-out.
Lithuania says Russia fielding nukes close to border.
Basque leftists' foray into politics meets deep skepticism in Spain.
AMERICAS
Brazil pledges 50bn reais of spending cuts.
U.S. turns up the heat on Colombian drug gangs.
Mexico nabs alleged drug cartel boss wanted in US.
Mexican drug cartels draws Guatemalan army to jungles where it fought civil war.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror threat 'most heightened' since 9/11, Napolitano says.
Bin Laden associate's jail term reduced by US military.
Al-Awlaki 'Bin Laden of internet'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Exchange chiefs seek global powerhouses.
Daimler 'faces EADS insider trading charge'.
US unemployment to remain high for years, says Bernanke.
IMF downplayed risks ahead of 2008 crisis, says report.
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