Most Gulf Markets Fall as IsraelPalestinian Conflict Rages

Oct 9 Reuters Most stock markets in the Gulf sank on Monday as battles between Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel ignited fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Israel said its troops backed by helicopters had also killed a number of armed infiltrators entering the country from Lebanon, further raising concerns fighting […]
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Amazon UK to Spend 170 mln stg on Staff Pay Rises

LONDON, Oct 9 Reuters Amazon UK will spend 170 million pounds 207 million on two pay rises for its frontline operations staff over the next six months in a move which could catch the attention of the Bank of England which is keeping a close eye on inflation pressures. The internet giant, which employs 75,000 […]
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Walgreens Pharmacy Employees Plan Walkout at US Stores, CNN

Reuters Pharmacy employees at some U.S. Walgreens stores, including pharmacists, technicians and support staff, plan a walkout between Monday and Wednesday, CNN reported on Friday, citing an organizer. Some employees plan to walk out for one day, while others expect to close their pharmacies for all three, the network said, citing employees in three states. The […]
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