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Pregnant Lebanese woman dies in hospital ‘after husband set her on fire

Pregnant Lebanese woman dies in hospital ‘after husband set her on fire

Lebanon - A five-month pregnant woman in Lebanon dies in a hospital in Tripoli after her husband allegedly set her on fire. Hana Khodor, 21, had succumbed to her injuries and died after 11 days

American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought

American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought

US - The American Farm Bureau Federation conducted a survey among farmers, after which it became known that almost three-quarters of American farmers say that this year's drought has damaged their crops, leading to significant

Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Spain - A fire near Bejis stopped a train from Valencia to Zaragoza in the north. The train driver asked the passengers to stay on board, but some panicked. Ten passengers were injured and three

Amazon workers walk off job at air freight facility to call for better pay and working conditions

Amazon workers walk off job at air freight facility to call for better pay and working conditions

US - In San Bernardino, Calif., an Amazon employee quit their job at an air travel facility demanding higher wages and working conditions. This is the latest sign that efforts to organize workers continue to

How layoffs shed their taboo

How layoffs shed their taboo

Global - During the covid epidemic, mass layoffs began. And if before this dismissal it was something awkward, then in the post-COVID world there is nothing to be ashamed of. Stories of workers posting about

Dalit student’s death: HR panel seeks report from state govt 

Dalit student’s death: HR panel seeks report from state govt 

India - The Dalit student from Jalore, Rajasthan, who passed away after being severely beaten by his school's headmaster on July 20, according to a media source, has been brought to the attention of India's

Pakistan floods kill 580 and bring misery to millions

Pakistan floods kill 580 and bring misery to millions

Pakistan - Heavy rains hitting Pakistan have killed more than 580 people and thousands have lost their homes across the country. Around 1 million people have been affected by heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides

Rohingya Refugees Demand Favorable Environment In Myanmar For Repatriation

Rohingya Refugees Demand Favorable Environment In Myanmar For Repatriation

Myanmar - Rohingya refugees on Tuesday demanded a favourable environment in Myanmar for the repatriation of the persecuted minority to their home country. They asked the United Nations (UN) rights chief Michelle Bachelet to actively

38 people were found stranded on a tiny, unnamed island

38 people were found stranded on a tiny, unnamed island

Greece - One child died on an islet near the Greek city of Lavara, according to the group and human rights agencies. Although the Greek police have not yet confirmed this. A group of 38

The Best Companies to Work for in the World

The Best Companies to Work for in the World

Global - Often the level of a job well done depends on the motivation of employees, this is the life of anyone who has to work. We may think, for example, of high remuneration, flexibility