AP - A group of pilot labor unions at subsidiaries of All Nippon Airways began a 24-hour strike Thursday, forcing cancellations of 13 percent of the airline group's domestic flights and affecting 7,600 passengers, an airline official said.

AP - In one of the largest buyout programs ever, more than 125,000 hourly workers of General Motors Corp. and auto supplier Delphi Corp. are being offered up to $140,000 to give up their jobs to help cut the companies' crippling labor costs.

AP - Dominique de Villepin has been a man in a hurry since he became prime minister last spring. Critics blame the debonair statesman's haste and determination for the nationwide uproar over a new labor law — unrest that may hand his chief rival the boost he needs ahead of next year's presidential vote.

Julie Farby - AHN Staff Writer Detroit, Michigan (AHN)—General Motors Corp. and auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. announced deals with the United Auto Workers that would help the struggling companies cut labor costs by offering early-retirement buyouts to 113,000 U.S. hourly workers. The...

Julie Farby - AHN Staff Writer Detroit, Michigan (AHN)—General Motors Corp. and auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. announced deals with the United Auto Workers that would help the struggling companies cut labor costs by offering early-retirement buyouts to 113,000 U.S. hourly workers. The...

General Motors is offering hourly workers as much as $140,000 each to leave the company as the troubled automaker extends its push to cut labor costs and put an end to billions of dollars in losses. The company also announced an agreement with bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi and the UAW that is seen as a key to avoiding a crippling strike at the parts supplier.

AFP - Tensions were at fever-pitch in France ahead of a new day of protests against Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin's contested youth labour law, amid growing fears that violence could reignite in the city suburbs hit by last November's riots.

AP - Past a faded green door, under washing flapping from a line, stands a dilapidated house that represents the beginning of a Jewish odyssey. The house on the Darb al-Kadareen alley in this town's Jewish quarter was once the home of a toddler named Armand Perez who would take the Hebrew name Amir Peretz and become the Israeli Labor Party's candidate for prime minister in Tuesday's election.

General Motors Corp. is offering its hourly workers as much as $140,000 each to leave the company as the embattled automaker made its latest effort to cut labor costs and end billions of dollars in losses.

Ayinde O. Chase - AHN Staff Writer Miami, Florida (AHN) - According to KPMG Financial analysts Atlanta, Tampa and Indianapolis are the least-expensive, large U.S. cities for businesses. Competitive labor costs along with favorable state-tax incentives put Atlanta on the list as the...

AP - France's prime minister, his popularity plummeting amid weeks of protest over a contentious labor law, indicated Tuesday he could consider some changes to what he called a "well-crafted" measure. The country's largest student union scorned his effort as "ridiculous."

AP - Steve Hutchinson and Tom Condon have seemingly turned the NFL's "transition tag" term into a matter to review.

AP - Pete Rozelle made one mistake the last time the NFL was looking for a commissioner. It led to a seven-month stalemate, something Paul Tagliabue won't let happen again.

AP - When student demonstrators in France wear trash bags to protests, their message is: "We're not disposable." They're angry about a new government job plan that will allow employers to fire them more easily.

AP - French student groups, bolstered by a firm show of support from trade unions, led a new protest march Tuesday to ratchet up pressure on the premier to scrap a contested labor law.

Reuters - British police said on Tuesday they were investigating Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labor party in response to allegations of political sleaze.

AP - Grief, both personal and public, is at the heart of BBC America's upcoming romantic drama "Gideon's Daughter."

AP - Paul Tagliabue is retiring as commissioner of the NFL, a league that evolved during his 16-year tenure into the nation's richest and most powerful sports empire.

AP - The NHL announced a new four-year labor agreement with the league's on-ice officials Monday.

Danielle George - AHN Staff Reporter New Delhi, India (AHN) - Dell plans to double its Indian workforce to 20,000 over the next three years. Chairman Michael Dell says in a BBC report that this is a "fantastic opportunity to attract talent" in India. According to the report, Dell is...