The strike sparked a huge explosion that engulfed vehicles that had been waiting in line.

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The majority of workers who participated in this strike were workers from the OQC (onsite quality control) line.

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However, Malouda was recalled in place of Yoann Gourcuff in a line-up that kept faith with a world class strike-force, spearheaded by Nicolas Anelka, that has failed to register an international goal since last November.

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In Israel, a lawmaker close to hard-line Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stopped short of confirming involvement in the strike.

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Workers on the Piccadilly Line on London Underground (LU) are to be balloted for strike action in a row over working conditions.

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Skipper Adam Barrett tried to clear a weak Wordsworth strike but his foot stuck in the sand close to the goal and the ball dribbled over the line.

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