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MILWAUKEE - Despite a legal challenge, most City of Milwaukee employees will be furloughed Thursday as part of a cost-saving measure passed by the Common Council. The furlough will last one day. One of the City's 19 labor unions, the Milwaukee Police Supervisor's Organization, challenged the furlough in court. The group asked for an injunction to block Thursday's furlough until a full court challenge could be heard. Judge Elsa Lamelas ruled against the union and agreed to allow the City's furlough to stand. She said, "the City has to live up to its obligations," but also said "we are in a recession." She said that the union failed to demonstrate that the furlough would cause "irreparable harm" to union members. A larger court battle is likely to ensue before a second scheduled... [read full story]
President Obama is hosting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this week with his first state visit. But India worries the US cares more about wooing rivals China and Pakistan. As India's prime minister Manmohan Singh arrives...
Rebels killed five paramilitary men, including two officers, in an ambush in Manipur on Monday, security officials said. The incident took place in a remote village in Chandel district, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Imphal,...
Published on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 19:14 | Updated at Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 19:35 | Source : Reuters plans to keep its focus on corporate lending, with retail loans to stay a small part of its loan book, a senior official told on...
Fans of serious cinema gathered at this coastal resort town as curtains go up on India's most prestigious film festival with a screening of Chinese historical drama 'Wheat'. Often referred to as the "India's Cannes" for its mix...
