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Iraq’s ‘authoritarian’ alcohol ban a boost to black market and blow to minorities

Iraq’s ‘authoritarian’ alcohol ban a boost to black market and blow to minorities

Former Iraqi vice president Saddam Hussein regularly provided foreign journalists with glasses filled with Johnny Walker Black Label, which he called his country's "national drink" in the 1970s. A number of pictures of Saddam enjoying

Top 10 High Paying Jobs Without A Degree

Top 10 High Paying Jobs Without A Degree

Having trouble getting a BA? If spending years in further education doesn't appeal to you, there are other options available to you. The truth is, you don't necessarily have to study for years to get

European Countries Closing Doors To Refugees, Anti-Migration Wave Clear, Widespread: Human Rights Watch

European Countries Closing Doors To Refugees, Anti-Migration Wave Clear, Widespread: Human Rights Watch

According to an official from a global rights group, European countries are closing their doors to asylum seekers and endangering them with "unlawful and illegal" practices. “Many European countries are closing their doors on people

Facebook Parent Meta Planning New Job Cuts, Says Report

Facebook Parent Meta Planning New Job Cuts, Says Report

The parent company of Facebook, Meta Platforms, is planning to announce additional job cuts in multiple rounds over the next few months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The new layoffs in total would

The Revised Guidelines For Reimbursable Travel Expenses For Remote Workers Are Hereby Rescinded

The Revised Guidelines For Reimbursable Travel Expenses For Remote Workers Are Hereby Rescinded

HUMAN RESSOURCES Reimbursable travel expenses for remote and hybrid employees were revised by the Office of the President on October 26, 2022. Changes – Take A Look Those revised guidelines were rescinded on March 6,

Top 10 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024

Top 10 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024

It is perhaps more important than ever for job seekers to consider the demand for specific jobs when making career decisions. It's important to know which jobs are still on the upswing in light of

Tunisia migrants: False content goes viral on social media

Tunisia migrants: False content goes viral on social media

An anti-migrant sentiment wave has spread false and misleading videos about migrants from sub-Saharan Africa in Tunisia. Tunisian president Kais Saied said migration was a "plot" to change the country's demographic profile, and Ivory Coast

Major Canadian school board recognizes caste-based discrimination

Major Canadian school board recognizes caste-based discrimination

Toronto's school board has become the first in Canada to recognize the existence of caste discrimination, a system of social stratification from South Asia dating back thousands of years. A motion introduced by board trustee

Breaking: Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall

Breaking: Deadly shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness hall

Germany: In the north German city of Hamburg, several people were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall. According to police, the shooter acted alone and is dead. It is unclear if

States ‘irresponsible’ in loosening youth work rules, Labor Dept. says

States ‘irresponsible’ in loosening youth work rules, Labor Dept. says

Labor Department's top attorney on Thursday condemned recent state moves to loosen child worker protections as "irresponsible" and making it easier to hire children for dangerous jobs. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a prominent Republican,