Dozens of flights cancelled in Portugal, Spain due to strikes

Lisbon, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): Nearly 180 flights in Portugal and Spain have been cancelled because of strikes by cabin crew and baggage handlers, airlines and airport officials said Friday, leading to further disruption in the busy summer season. Portugal’s airport operator ANA said almost 150 […]

Football: Italian Serie A results

Milan, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): Italian Serie A results on Friday: Monza 1 (Colpani 32) Udinese 2 (Beto 36, Udogie 78) Playing later (kick-off GMT): Lazio v Inter Milan (1945) Saturday Cremonese v Torino, Juventus v Roma (both 1630), AC Milan v Bologna, Spezia v Sassuolo […]

Railways issues red-alert, sets up control rooms

LAHORE, Aug 26 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has issued red alert due to the current situation after severe weather and flood conditions. According to the PR spokesperson on Friday, control rooms have been set up at divisions and headquarters to monitor the situation. The PR […]

UN high-seas biodiversity treaty struggles to leave port

United Nations, United States, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): A two-week negotiating session on a treaty to protect the high seas wraps up Friday, but UN observers were holding their breath with many points remaining contentious between member states. After 15 years, including four prior formal sessions, […]

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