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# escalation - Monday 9 December, 2019
School secretaries to hold national one-day strike and escalate their industrial action
The one-day strike in January will be followed by a work-to-rule from the secretaries, trade union Fórsa said.
# escalation - Friday 30 November, 2018
Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entry to country as tensions mount over ships seizure
The move came after Kiev imposed martial law in border regions this week in response to the Russian seizure of the ships.
# escalation - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
They’re also not happy with Transport Minister Shane Ross’ lack of intervention in the dispute.
# escalation - Tuesday 7 March, 2017
'We want Wenger out': Arsenal fans protest outside the Emirates ahead of Bayern clash
The Gunners need a miracle tonight after a thumping first-leg loss at the Allianz Arena.
# escalation - Thursday 15 September, 2016
Escalation: Dublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 13 days
The dispute is going into October.
# escalation - Wednesday 6 April, 2016
Luas drivers have announced six more strike days
They’re to take place this month and next.
# escalation - Sunday 7 September, 2014
US steps up air-strike campaign to target fighters in Iraq's Sunni heartland
The new strikes deepen Washington’s involvement in the conflict and represent a significant escalation for President Barack Obama.
# escalation - Sunday 31 August, 2014
For the first time, Vladimir Putin's raised the prospect of giving east Ukraine 'statehood'
His comments dramatically raise the stakes in the ongoing crisis.
# escalation - Saturday 30 August, 2014
Point of no return?... EU leaders send strong warnings to Russia over Ukraine
Leaders meeting in Brussels are likely to boost sanctions against Moscow. “Europe has to act,” France’s Francois Hollande said today.
# escalation - Wednesday 13 August, 2014
What to do? The EU is to hold an extraordinary meeting on Iraq
Charlie Flanagan says the EU needs a “strong and unified response to the terror in Northern Iraq”.
# escalation - Friday 11 July, 2014
Gaza death toll hits 100 as truce efforts waver
Israeli airstrikes continue to bombard Gaza today as the Palestinian death toll reaches 100.
# escalation - Tuesday 8 July, 2014
Women and children among injured as Israel launches "Operation Protective Edge"
There were more than 50 airstrikes early today.
# escalation - Wednesday 2 July, 2014
Palestinian teenager forced into car and killed in apparent revenge attack
The youth was seen being kidnapped from the Arab half of Jerusalem.
# escalation - Friday 2 May, 2014
Military helicopter shot down as Ukraine army launches assault on insurgents
Troops have also been put on full combat alert in response to the estimated 40,000 Russian troops massed on the border.
# escalation - Thursday 1 May, 2014
Military conscription introduced in Ukraine as petrol bombers take over more buildings
Ukraine currently has 130,000 personnel in its armed forces. With reserves, this could be boosted to around 1,000,000.
# escalation - Wednesday 16 April, 2014
Unmarked armoured vehicles carrying Russian flags spotted as Ukraine increases military action
Both sides are upping the ante as talks planned for tomorrow.
# escalation - Sunday 13 April, 2014
At least two dead in firefight between Pro-Russian gunmen and Ukrainian special forces
Heavily armed separatist militants launched a series of attacks on police headquarters yesterday and Ukrainian forces fought back today.
# escalation - Tuesday 4 March, 2014
"Frightening and dangerous": Taoiseach hopeful Ukraine crisis can be solved through diplomacy
The EU has condemned Russia’s “acts of aggression” in the region and called on Moscow to recall its troops from their deployment across Crimea.
# escalation - Friday 28 February, 2014
Armed men are patrolling one of Ukraine's main airports
However the airport is operating normally, despite their presence.
# escalation - Friday 9 August, 2013
Spain says it will take 'all necessary measures' to protect Gibraltar
Britain, Spain and Gibraltar are rowing (again).
# escalation - Friday 5 April, 2013
North Korea tells European countries it cannot guarantee embassy safety
European countries have been told to consider withdrawing personnel from Pyongyang if the tension there escalates further.
North Korea moves missile to its coast, increasing tensions
“The North is apparently intent on firing missiles without prior warning,” a South Korean official said.
# escalation - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Scottish FA tribunal leaves Whyte and Rangers fuming
The panel imposed a 12-month transfer embargo on the club and banned Craig Whyte from future involvement in Scottish football.
# escalation - Monday 12 March, 2012
Eamon Gilmore voices concern over escalating tensions in Gaza and Israel
The recent outbreak of violence has been the worst the region has seen in months. A total of 21 people have been killed since Friday.
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IN JUST OVER two weeks the country will go to the polls and cast a vote on who they want to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
Last Monday, candidates began canvassing in their respective constituencies in a bid to win support, while opinion polls have added further pressure to the bigger parties looking for a path into government.
Today is the last day for members of the public to register to vote. It is also the last day for election candidates to register their candidacy.
So with the race hotting up, we’re asking: Will you vote in the general election on 8 February?
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