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After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World CupSports - ABC News - November 12 -
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What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?
The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Europe's human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum
A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog is urging the government of ethnically divided Cyprus to allow passage to nearly three dozen asylum seekers who have for months been ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Batting Around: Are the Dodgers a dynasty after 2024 World Series win or do they need a few more titles?
Los Angeles has now made the playoffs in 12 straight seasons. Is that enough?Sports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
Saudi Arabia World Cup bid report accused of ‘whitewashing’ rights abuses
Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups. A report by the Saudi arm of a global law firm on Saudi Arabia’s ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Israel and Iran urged to use restraint by world leaders after strikes
The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran are already at war with Israel.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report
Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns. When the Saudi crown prince locked nearly 400 of his country’s ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Yankees prepare to discuss Aaron Boone's future after Brian Cashman praises manager despite World Series loss
The Yankees hold an option on Boone's contract for the 2025 seasonSports - CBS Sports - November 6 -
Examining Minneapolis' police reform efforts more than 4 years after George Floyd's murder
In the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, the city has made drastic changes, including shifting funding from its police department into other services and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, SpainSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Club World Cup: No player rest days after WCQs
Teams competing in next year's FIFA Club World Cup must arrive in the United States three to five days before their first game, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Elon Musk’s canvassing operation sued in California for alleged labor law violations
Plaintiffs accuse America Pac of several violations during its operation to support Orange county’s Michelle Steel. Elon Musk’s troubled canvassing operation on behalf of Donald Trump and the ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
CNN host, GOP senator tangle over Trump's reported praise of Hitler
Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty (R) and CNN's John Berman in an interview on Wednesday sparred over past comments made by former President Trump in which the Republican presidential nominee reportedly ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey
A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?. Jack Lang was fond of saying that you should always put your money on ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals
Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms
Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous yearWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Keir Starmer: Reform is needed to make Britain a great place to do business
If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building againBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they’re dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong
No wonder pop stars and others feel uneasy about the project. However well-intentioned, it now does more harm than good. Hey y’all: listen up to the chartbusting, pop-pickin’, time-addled DJ: “Yes ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
UN rules forcible sterilizations of women in Peru ‘crime against humanity’
Country ordered to compensate victims of programme that affected more than 300,000 women in 1990s. A UN committee has urged Peru to compensate women who were forcibly sterilised in the 1990s , ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urged the country’s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war, state media KCNA said after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not starting
American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin leads women’s World Cup season opener after the first runSports - ABC News - October 26 -
Young Lionesses ready to face Spain after gutsy run in Under-17 World Cup
Natalie Henderson’s side meet La Roja in Thursday’s semi-final after a shootout victory over Japan in the last eight. Character, grit, resilience – a few words that could be used to describe the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections
Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership post.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
Paraguay’s business-friendly leader urged to veto ‘black mark’ law
Investors call for President Santiago Peña to veto bill backed by his political sponsor aimed at tightening government grip on civil societyWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
A right to life, but not to die — it’s not just women’s bodies MAGA wants to control
What just happened in West Virginia is unprecedented.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians
Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baseless
The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform
Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29Health - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure
Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’Business - Financial Times - November 8 -
Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’
Gulf state’s government is stopping mediation efforts until warring parties show a ‘sincere willingness’ to reach a deal. The Qatari government has informed the US and Israel it will stop mediation ...World - The Guardian - November 9
