Meteorologists predict that severe pollution and dense fog will affect Beijing, Tianjin, and parts of Hebei Province in northern China Oct. 17-20. Though the China Meteorological Administration has yet to issue any alerts for the forecast, the amount of PM 2.5 in the air could surpass 500 in several areas, …

German train drivers plan to stage a nationwide strike 1500 Oct. 17-0400 Oct. 20. While the first 11 hours of the work stoppage will only affect freight traffic, the strike will apply to both freight and passenger services beginning 0200 Oct. 18. Expect rail delays and cancellations to continue through …

Metro workers plan to stage a full-day strike in Lisbon on Oct. 21. Service suspension could begin as early as 2130 Oct. 20, and subway routes will likely be largely unavailable for the duration of the action. Heavy congestion is probable on all other modes of mass transit as people …