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Violence at work UN official: Bosnia authorities expose migrants to suffering
A top U.N. official in Bosnia says local authorities expose migrants and refugees stuck in the country to needless suffering despite having access to funds to provide them with proper housing and assistanceBy SABINA NIKSIC Associated PressSeptember 24, 2020, 4:22 PM• 3 min readSARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — With harsh weather fast approaching, the number of migrants…
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Violence at work Pence brings law-and-order tour to city where Floyd died
Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump are bringing President Donald Trump’s law-and-order message to Minneapolis, the city where George Floyd’s death set off a worldwide protest movementBy AMY FORLITI and MOHAMED IBRAHIM Associated PressSeptember 23, 2020, 7:13 PM• 5 min readMINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump are bringing President Donald Trump’s…
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Sexual harassment Review: Lydia Loveless deals with tough times on ‘Daughter’
Lydia Loveless has been through much in the past few years and “Daughter,” her first original album since 2016, keeps her heart on her sleeve and reveals that not all the scars have healedBy PABLO GORONDI Associated PressSeptember 25, 2020, 2:55 PM• 2 min readLydia Loveless, “Daughter” (Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late Records)Lydia Loveless has…
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Sexual harassment Probe of gang rape case that shocked Egypt ensnares many
CAIRO — An announcement last month that Egypt’s top prosecutor would investigate an alleged 2014 gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a luxury Cairo hotel marked a rare moment of triumph for human rights activists.Those hopes were quickly dispelled after authorities detained possible witnesses and some of their acquaintances, who could face separate charges…
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Violence at work Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the wake of the decision not to prosecute Kentucky police officers for killing Breonna Taylor, authorities and activists alike wrestled Thursday with the question of what comes next amid continued demands for justice in the Black woman’s death.“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg…
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Violence at work Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close
The Red Cross has announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen specifically to treat coronavirus patientsBy JAN M. OLSEN Associated PressSeptember 22, 2020, 1:16 AM• 3 min readCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Red Cross on Monday announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen specifically to treat coronavirus patients,…
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Workplace discrimination Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state: 8 other strides she made for women
Three of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most lasting legacies in the fight for equalityRuth Bader Ginsburg worked to advance equal rights for women long before she was on the Supreme Court. Here are three of her most lasting legacies.USA TODAYEven in death, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is making history for women.The Supreme Court associate justice, a driving…
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Sexual harassment Today in History
September 24, 2020, 4:00 AM• 5 min readToday in HistoryToday is Thursday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of 2020. There are 98 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On September 24, 1789, President George Washington signed a Judiciary Act establishing America’s federal court system and creating the post of attorney general.On this date:In 1869,…
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Violence at work A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — “Schitt’s Creek,” the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday’s Emmy Awards with a comedy awards sweep, something even TV greats including “Frasier” and “Modern Family” failed to achieve.Zendaya, 24, became the youngest lead drama actress winner for her role as a troubled teenager in “Euphoria.” She’s only…
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Sexual harassment The Latest: India adds 86K cases, junior minister among dead
India reported another 86,508 new coronavirus cases, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees little merit in imposing even short local lockdownsSeptember 24, 2020, 6:03 AM• 3 min readNEW DELHI — India reported another 86,508 new coronavirus cases, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees little merit in imposing even short local lockdowns.India now has confirmed more…