KABUL, Afghanistan — Only five hospitals in Afghanistan still offer COVID-19 treatment, with 33 others having been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines and even heating. This comes as the economically devastated nation is hit by a steep rise in the number of reported coronavirus cases.At Kabul’s only COVID-19 treatment…Continue Reading
LONDON — Britain’s top diplomat heads to Moscow on Wednesday to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine, warning that an invasion would bring “massive consequences for all involved.”“Russia has a choice here. We strongly encourage them to engage, de-escalate and choose the path of diplomacy,” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said…Continue Reading
BERLIN — A report on decades of clergy sexual abuse in Germany that shone an unflattering spotlight on retired Pope Benedict XVI has added to already strong pressure there for the church to reconsider Catholic rules on issues including homosexuality and women’s roles, creating a mounting sense of impatience.The latest flare-up of the sexual abuse…Continue Reading
As the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year, families across the United States and even some other nations are feeling the pinch of price hikes of necessities including food, housing and energy, thanks to record-high inflation.Continue Reading
Ministry of Steel NMDC Exhibits a 125% growth in first nine months of FY22 Posted On: 09 FEB 2022 12:11PM by PIB Delhi The largest iron ore producer of India, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under Ministry of Steel registered a 125% growth in turnover of Rs.19,179 crore for the first nine months of FY22…Continue Reading
They unknowingly crossed paths many times in the past, but it was when Anil Narasipuram slid into Shruti Nair’s DMs that their fates jigsawed into place. As India braced for its first national lockdown in March of 2020, a Twitter romance blossomed between the two. Five months in, a Justin Bieber serenade and a few…Continue Reading
Photo by Farideh Sadeghin Makes 30 Prep time: 45 minutesTotal time: 1 hourINGREDIENTSfor the vodka sauce:½ cup|113 grams unsalted butter½ teaspoon chili flakes2 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup|60 ml vodka1 (14.5-ounce|411-gram) can crushed tomatoes¾ cup|180 ml heavy creamkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tastefor the ravioli:4 ounces|113 grams ricotta3 ounces|85 grams spicy Italian sausage, casing…Continue Reading
On the Clock is Motherboard’s reporting on the organized labor movement, gig work, automation, and the future of work.Amazon has received at least $4.7 billion in tax breaks globally during the past 10 years for warehouses, data centers, offices, call centers, and film production projects, according to a new report by a watchdog group and…Continue Reading
Workers in Bengaluru hold signs telling companies including Zara, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Nike that they’re not being paid their full wages. (Image via Garment and Textile Workers Union)Top U.S. brands like Walmart, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Nike source their clothes from Indian factories that refused to pay workers nearly $60 million over the course…Continue Reading
“Come on, let’s win this now,” Leni Robredo, the current vice president of the Philippines, capped off her speech on Tuesday evening as she formally launched her campaign to become the country’s next president in a general election in May. The crowd at the plaza of her hometown Naga City broke into hearty applause—a surprisingly…Continue Reading
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