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Insuring the informal worker against the heat

Insuring the informal worker against the heat ## Innovative Insurance Models Offer a Vital Safety Net for Informal Workers Facing Extreme Heat In an era of escalating climate challenges, a novel approach to worker protection is emerging, offering a crucial financial buffer for informal laborers who... read more »

Decision on Rahul final, says Sonia Gandhi to Congress
No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages...

No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju

No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju **Government Defends Low-Alcohol Beverage Tax Policy Amidst Opposition Scrutiny** **[City, State] – [Date]** – The debate surrounding the recent tax adjustments on low-alcohol beverages has intensified, with the Communist Party of India... read more »

Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as l...

Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations

Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations ### Ghana Hosts Summit on Slavery’s Legacy, Calls for Reparations **Accra, Ghana** – As nations worldwide commemorate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment marking the end of slavery in the United States, Ghana has emerged as a focal... read more »

One dead after freight train crash on br...

One dead after freight train crash on bridge sends carriages tumbling onto ...

One dead after freight train crash on bridge sends carriages tumbling onto the street **Fatal Collision: Freight Train Derailment Claims Life in Munich** Munich, Germany – A catastrophic collision involving two freight trains on a railway bridge in Munich has resulted in a fatality and... read more »

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Pakistani Air Strikes Kill 27 Militants

Pakistani military officials said the air force has bombarded the suspected hideouts of Taliban militants in tribal areas near the Afghan border, killing at least 27 militants. Officials said on... read more »

Chinese Man litigate His Polluted Hometown for Cos...

A man in northern China filed a lawsuit against his smog-enshrouded city’s environmental protection bureau, saying it owed him for the money he... read more »

Bomb blasts as rioters fight police

MANAMA: Two home-made bombs exploded last night as security forces confronted saboteurs who were blocking roads and pelting policemen with Molotov cocktails in... read more »

Over 50 killed on bloody day in Afghanistan and Pakista...

It was a bloody day in Af-Pak region with Taliban insurgents killing soldiers in Afghanistan, Pakistani army pounding militants as important talks were being... read more »

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

TWO more swine flu cases have been recorded in Bahrain this week, bringing the total to six. The GDN yesterday obtained the Health Ministry’s Weekly... read more »

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