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Another teenage girl dead at hands of Iran’s security forces: Amnesty

Another teenage girl dead at hands of Iran’s security forces: Amnesty

Iran - Amnesty International, an international non-governmental organisation, said that Sarina Esmailzadeh, a 16-year-old girl who posted popular vlogs on YouTube, was killed by the Iranian security forces.  Amnesty International said that the security forces

Belarus scorns Nobel for rights defenders as Europe applauds them

Belarus scorns Nobel for rights defenders as Europe applauds them

Global - While Belarusian authorities derided the decision, officials in Europe and the United States applauded the awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to campaigners fighting for democracy and human rights in Russia, Belarus,

At least 18 dead after two refugee boats crash off Greece

At least 18 dead after two refugee boats crash off Greece

Greece - One boat sank off the island of Lesbos due to strong winds. There were 40 people on board, all women. By Thursday morning, 16 of them had been found dead, the Greek Coast

Dairy co-op Arla to pay farmers more for milk if climate targets met

Dairy co-op Arla to pay farmers more for milk if climate targets met

UK - Arla is introducing a "sustainability incentive" to promote and fund emission reductions on the farms of its 8,900 members based in the UK and six other European countries, including Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

Thailand attack: Country mourns after 37 killed

Thailand attack: Country mourns after 37 killed

Thailand - Parents gathered outside the center Friday morning, sobbing and clutching their children's favorite toys. Thursday's attack killed 37 people, including 23 children. The perpetrator was a former police officer. Thailand mourns a gun

At least 82 people killed in Iran crackdown in Zahedan since September 30: Amnesty

At least 82 people killed in Iran crackdown in Zahedan since September 30: Amnesty

Iran - At least 82 people have been killed by Iranian security forces in Zahedan, a city and capital of Sistan and Baluchestan Province of the Islamic Republic of Iran, since protests started there on

Sri Lanka rejects a UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka rejects a UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka - The United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United States presented resolution A/HRC/51/L.1 (Rev.1), titled "Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka," which was approved by a

Top 3 screening questions recruiters should ask

Top 3 screening questions recruiters should ask

Global - It's no secret that hiring employees is difficult, and finding someone who fits all your requirements in good economic times can be even more difficult. With the country's unemployment rate at just 3.6%,

Condemnations of the Iranian foreign policy

Condemnations of the Iranian foreign policy

Iran - A wave of protests swept over Iran. The protest began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, after she was detained for wearing the hijab incorrectly. The protest has not stopped until now,

Chinese businesses are alarmed by EU’s proposal for due diligence

Chinese businesses are alarmed by EU’s proposal for due diligence

China - Chinese businesses are concerned about the impact of the EU's corporate sustainability directive on their business operations, according to a survey commissioned by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU), and