launched

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Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Protests erupted last month outside an immigrant detention facility in New Jersey after detainees launched a hunger and labor strike over what they called inhumane conditions such as rotten food and medical neglect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The RMT launched its strike action after accusing TfL of failing to "provide assurances" over concerns about longer working hours and driver safety.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The latest unrest was triggered by a hunger and work strike launched by detainees at Delaney Hall over their living conditions.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In the June weeks that followed, the Red Army launched a renewed attack on the Eastern Front.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein