Mediagazer: BBC journalists are to go on strike on the first day of the Commonwealth Games next Wednesday. (BBC)

8:20 AM ET, July 16, 2014

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BBC journalists are to go on strike on the first day of the Commonwealth Games next Wednesday. — BBC journalists are to go on strike on the first day of the Commonwealth Games next Wednesday. — The walkout will start at midday on 23 July and last for 12 hours.

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