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Bangladesh protests halt production for top fashion brands: union
Bangladesh protests halt production for top fashion brands: union
by  AFP

Levi's and H&M are among top global clothing brands to suffer production halts in Bangladesh, a garment union leader said Friday, after days of violent protests by workers demanding a near-tripling of their wages. There was no immediate confirmation from the brands Akter named of disruptions to their production in Bangladesh.

Angry Qantas investors block executives' pay plan
Angry Qantas investors block executives' pay plan
by  AFP

Jeering Qantas shareholders voted down a pay package for the company's top brass Friday, as the outgoing chairman apologised for a public "loss of trust" in Australia's much-loved carrier. The Qantas chairman asked for the man's microphone to be cut off, prompting boos, jeers and cries of "shame on you" from other shareholders in the room. sm/arb/mtp

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