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GERMANY

Strike slashes 800 Lufthansa flights

German airline Lufthansa said it had slashed 800 flights on Tuesday as pilots walked out for a 48-hour strike following a four-day stoppage last week in a long-running pay dispute. Around 82,000 passengers were affected on Tuesday by the latest industrial action. While Tuesday's walkout affects short-haul flights, Wednesday will see a further 890 flights canceled including some long-haul services.