The United Auto Workers has decided not to expand its strikes against Detroit's three automakers after General Motors made a concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants. Factory in Arlington Texas was slated to walk off the job The United Auto Workers union has decided not to expand its strikes …
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Iran’s Narges Mohammadi awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday. Mohammadi has been imprisoned several times by Iranian regime Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday. More to come. ***** Credit belongs to : www.cbc.ca
Read More »Iran’s Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work fighting oppression of women
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday. Mohammadi has been imprisoned several times by Iranian regime Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday. More to come. ***** Credit belongs to : www.cbc.ca
Read More »In the shadow of the Vatican, alternative Catholic groups push for change
Cardinals, bishops and ordinary Catholics from around the world are spending the better part of this month discussing some of the most pressing issues facing Catholicism and the world — including climate change, LGBTQ inclusion and female leadership. Outside that gathering, others are aiming to influence the conversation. Women's voices …
Read More »Glacial lake burst banks in northeast India, triggering lethal flash floods
At least 40 people were killed after a glacial lake burst its banks and triggered flash floods this week in the Indian Himalayas, government officials told Reuters on Friday as rescuers searched for dozens missing for a second day. It is one of the worst disasters in region in more …
Read More »Lebanon facing humanitarian crisis as UN providing less than ‘minimum survival level’ of aid
Lebanon faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with nearly four million people in need of food and other assistance, but less than half of them are getting that aid because of a lack of funding, a United Nations official said Thursday. Agency says 4 million people need aid, …
Read More »Iranian teen seriously hurt after alleged confrontation with police over hijab law, activists say
An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law. Authorities deny claims by rights groups that Armita Geravand …
Read More »2 Republicans step forward as candidates to replace deposed U.S. House Speaker
The race to replace ousted U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took shape on Wednesday as Steve Scalise, the chamber's No. 2 Republican, and Jim Jordan, a leading antagonist of U.S. President Joe Biden, said they would seek the post. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan both say they'll seek Kevin McCarthy's …
Read More »Former friend testifies against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried at fraud trial
The fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried began Wednesday with a prosecutor telling jurors that the former businessman was on top of the world a year ago, before his historic fraud was exposed, leaving customers and investors without at least $10 billion US they thought was secure. Defence lawyer …
Read More »As traffic in Wales slows with new speed limit, critics say symbolic red dragon replaced by a snail
Wales, one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom, has become the first to drop the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph, or roughly 32 km/h, in most built-up areas to improve safety — leading to an intense backlash from critics, who say traffic is moving …
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