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Strike by Mosquito Checkers in Delhi Leaves Residents at Risk

Strike by Mosquito Checkers in Delhi Leaves Residents at Risk

Domestic breeding checkers (DBCs) employed by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) went on strike on Monday, claiming that the DC refused to heed their requests for equipment improvements, safety, and regularization. The demonstration came after

Biden Admin to Take Bold Initiative to Eradicate Child Labor and Strengthen Laws

Biden Admin to Take Bold Initiative to Eradicate Child Labor and Strengthen Laws

After being accused of creating the largest child trafficking ring in US history by the Republicans, the Biden administration is stepping up efforts to stop companies using and exploiting child labor.  The Department of Labor

UK raises the bar for those applying for citizenship to block ‘serious criminals’

UK raises the bar for those applying for citizenship to block ‘serious criminals’

Under the country's stricter norms effective from Monday, British citizenship will be blocked to "serious criminals" irrespective of when or where the crime was committed, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman said. She called it the

Could Wagner fighters pose as migrants to enter EU? Polish PM warns of potential ‘hybrid attack’

Could Wagner fighters pose as migrants to enter EU? Polish PM warns of potential ‘hybrid attack’

Speaking at a press conference in Poland on Saturday, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warned against a potential "hybrid attack on Polish territory" by Wagner fighters who may pose as illegal migrants, stressing some of the

Hospitals In Crisis: Women Give Birth On The Floor

Hospitals In Crisis: Women Give Birth On The Floor

According to UNICEF, Togo has an infant mortality rate of 43 deaths per 1000 live births and a neonatal mortality rate of 24 deaths per 1000 live births, which refers to infants who pass away

Indigenous Police Taking Charge in MMIWR Crisis

Indigenous Police Taking Charge in MMIWR Crisis

Detective Kathleen Lucero's thoughts revert to a terrifying recollection from her early career as she travels through the untamed terrain of the Manzano mountains. A village elder from her Native American community in New Mexico

Ukraine Refugees in Mining “Ghost Towns” in Germany

Ukraine Refugees in Mining “Ghost Towns” in Germany

Entire villages in the coal region of western Germany were vacated to make room for mining. Refugees from the war in Ukraine have since resettled in the towns. Three sizable pale patches can be seen

Women in Taliban Face New Transportation Nightmare: Burqas!

Women in Taliban Face New Transportation Nightmare: Burqas!

No longer does Fereydun, a motorized rickshaw driver from Herat in western Afghanistan, carry women. According to Fereydun, if he were to transport women who weren't fully clothed, the Taliban would beat him up and

Parks and Cemetery Workers in Solihull Strike for a Week

Parks and Cemetery Workers in Solihull Strike for a Week

Maintenance staff for Solihull's parks, cemeteries, and public areas has begun a week-long strike over pay. Following fruitless negotiations with Solihull Metropolitan District Council, about 50 IDVerde contract workers announced a strike earlier this month.

Top 10 Poorest City in Illinois 2023

Top 10 Poorest City in Illinois 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of individuals living in poverty has fallen for the fifth consecutive year. In 2019, around 37 million individuals, or 11.4% of the total population, were living below