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Uvalde Principal Reinstated at Robb Elementary School After Suspension

July 29, 2022

The principal of Robb Elementary School was reinstated to her position on Thursday, days after her suspension with pay earlier this week. Hal Harrell, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District superintendent, … Read more

Russian Ambassador Claims Diplomats in US are Threatened or Bribed by FBI

May 16, 2022

The Russian Ambassador to the United States said employees of the Russian embassy in Washington received threats, likening the embassy to a “besieged fortress.” Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said the … Read more

UK Minister Calls Civil Servants To Return To Offices

April 19, 2022

United Kingdom’s minister for government efficiency said cabinet ministers must urge civil servants to return to office as government departments barely reach half of the on-site attendance. In a letter … Read more

Kyrgyzstan Files Lawsuit Against Canada’s Centerra Gold Over Violating Employees Rights

December 29, 2021

Legal authorities in Kyrgyzstan have filed a lawsuit against Canada’s Centerra Gold Company as they allege the company is violating the rights of employees at the Kumtor gold mine. Centerra … Read more

UK Parliament Warned of Mass Staff Absences and Major Shortages as COVID Cases Rise

December 29, 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty told the Parliament to expect mass staff absences and major shortages across industries due to the increasing number … Read more

63 Dead in Siberian Coal Mine Explosion

November 26, 2021

At least 63 miners died in an explosion inside a Siberian coal mine on Thursday, officials said today (Friday) “According to preliminary information, no one is left alive in … Read more

11 Dead, Dozen Others Trapped in Siberia Coal Mine Accident

November 25, 2021

At least 11 died and dozens more were trapped after an accident inside the Listvyazhnaya mine while rescue operations have been suspended due to a threat of an explosion. Local … Read more

Paris City Hall Fined For Appointing Too Many Women in Senior Roles

December 16, 2020

The Ministry of Transformation and Public Service of France has fined Paris city authorities with €90,000 ($109,463) on Dec. 15 for appointing too many women in senior roles, claiming it violated the gender parity law.