Category: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
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Violence at work Biden to host ‘unity’ summit against hate-fueled violence
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combating a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U.S., as he works to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.” The White House announced Friday that Biden will host the United We Stand Summit…
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Violence at work Malaysia palm oil producer vows to clear name after U.S. ban
Malaysian palm oil producer FGV Holdings Berhad has vowed to “clear its name” after the U.S. banned imports of its palm oil over allegations of forced labor and other abusesBy EILEEN NG Associated PressOctober 1, 2020, 5:52 AM• 3 min readKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian palm oil producer FGV Holdings Berhad vowed Thursday to “clear…
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Violence at work Sculpture of John Paul II with rock, red water makes waves
A new statue that depicts the late pope St. John Paul II throwing a boulder into red water has provoked debate in his native PolandBy MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated PressSeptember 25, 2020, 2:15 PM• 3 min readWARSAW, Poland — A new statue that depicts the late pope St. John Paul II throwing a boulder into red…
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Violence at work Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’
UNITED NATIONS — Addressing the U.N. General Assembly last week, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina noted a milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing women’s conference that produced a global roadmap for gender equality and a ringing rallying cry that became part of the event’s official declaration: “Women’s rights are human rights.”The international community has…
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Violence at work Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate’s rally
Police are investigating a confrontation in which a man pointed a gun toward protesters outside a campaign rally for a Republican candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in DelawareSeptember 26, 2020, 7:30 PM• 2 min readWILMINGTON, Del. — Police are investigating a confrontation in which a man pointed a gun toward protesters outside a campaign…
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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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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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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…