Britain

 NY Times: As Strikes Expand, Britain Faces a New ‘Winter of Discontent’ - In the 1970s, Margaret Thatcher accused the Labour government of losing control. Now, the same charge is being leveled by Labour against the Conservatives. By Mark Landler

Driving-test examiners at motor-vehicle departments are going on strike, as well as baggage handlers, bus drivers, road crews and energy-company employees.