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With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Good News For Punjab University Teachers! 7th Pay Commission Brings Salary Hikes

Good News For Punjab University Teachers! 7th Pay Commission Brings Salary Hikes

Pakistan - The revised University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales as per the 7th pay commission have brought salary hikes for Punjab University (PU) teachers after 5 years.  The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann,

More Than 20,000 Jal Nigam Employees, Pensioners Not Paid Salary For 4 Months

More Than 20,000 Jal Nigam Employees, Pensioners Not Paid Salary For 4 Months

India - More than 20,000 Jal Nigam employees have threatened to launch an indefinite agitation against the non-payment of salaries and pensions for the last four months in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.  The Jal Nigam

Hiring pace slowed in August, but job market still strong

Hiring pace slowed in August, but job market still strong

US - The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that America's unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% as more people entered the labor market looking for work. The labor force participation rate rose by 0.3

Migrant worker shot by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama

Migrant worker shot by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama

India - A migrant worker was shot by terrorists in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. Subsequently, he was rushed to the hospital.  The victim has been identified as Muneerul Islam,

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees Likely To Get Hike In DA

India - The Central government employees in India are likely to get a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) this month. DA of the employees could be hiked by 4 percent in September, and with this,

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Israel - With no other resort left but to go on a silent hunger strike, an innocent Palestinian national has made headlines. Khalil Awawdeh went on a six-month hunger strike to protest his unlawful arrest

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly In July; Positions Open For Every Unemployed Person

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly In July; Positions Open For Every Unemployed Person

US - Job openings in the United States rose unexpectedly in July, with two positions open for every unemployed person. The number of available job posts edged up to 11.24 million in July, according to

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

Iraq - Dozens of people were injured after protesters loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the presidential palace. The violence began after Mr. Sadr announced his retirement from politics. His bloc won a majority of seats

Jamaican farmworkers decry seismic-level exploitation in Canada

Jamaican farmworkers decry seismic-level exploitation in Canada

Canada - Systematic slavery is what Jamaican farm workers face on Canadian farms. They call on Jamaica to address systemic issues through a multi-year migrant work program in Canada. In a letter sent to Jamaica's

The small business owners struggling to pay energy bills

The small business owners struggling to pay energy bills

UK - The UK electricity bill has risen to unimaginably high levels. Because of this, thousands of small businesses across the country are facing the possibility of closing as electricity bills have risen to levels