Dozens of countries banned air and rail links to Britain, foreshadowing what a “no deal” Brexit could look like in 10 days.
Tag: Delays (Transportation)
China Delays Mask and Ventilator Exports After Quality Complaints
Chinese customs officials, facing accusations from Europe that some medical supplies have been defective, say they will inspect every shipment.
Storm Ciara, or Sabine, Leaves 5 Dead in Europe
A powerful winter storm battered Europe on Sunday, leaving power outages, transportation chaos and at least five deaths in its wake.
As Rail Strike Upends Holiday Plans in France, a Fight Over Blame
With no Christmas truce in the long strike, many travelers can’t get to family gatherings, and the government and unions are pointing fingers at each other.
Transit Strike Slows Paris to a Crawl, in a Warning to Macron
The government’s pension reform plan would take aim at early retirement for some people, like transit workers, who consider it a benefit they have earned.
Tehran Orders Crackdown as Wealthy Use Ambulances to Beat Traffic
Celebrities and even private tutors pay large sums of money to use emergency vehicles to escape traffic in one of world’s worst cities for traffic jams.
Over 150 Flights Canceled as Hong Kong Airport Is Flooded by Protesters
Hong Kong International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, was brought to a near halt by antigovernment demonstrators angered by police violence.
U.K. Seeks Answers After Biggest Power Failure in a Decade
The country’s energy regulator has asked for a report after around a million homes were left without electricity on Friday.
Major Power Outage Hits Britain, Causing Rush Hour Chaos
Members of the public posted images on social media, which showed the underground tube network in the darkness and people having to use their mobile phones as torches.
Hong Kong Protests Spread, Leaving City Paralyzed
The city descended into chaos despite the leader’s warning not to challenge Beijing in “very dangerous” ways.