The two aides (management and labor union) are racing a 2 p.m. Friday deadline at which time Post owner Rupert Murdoch says he will close the paper if no settlement is reached.

• 双方（资方与工会）加紧谈判，以便在星期五下午二时的限期以前达成协议。邮报主人默多克说，到了那个时候如果没有达成协议，他将关闭该报。