HONG KONG – The world’s largest clothing brand, H&M by Hennes & Mauritz AB, is under attack in China, one of its largest markets, for its stance on forced labor in the …
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Washington, DC, Statehood Divides Congressional Hearing
Democrats and Republicans discussed Washington, DC’s statehood on Monday, with advocates saying residents should have full voting rights and critics called it a partisan takeover, arguing that the city’s unique status posed …
Read More »How New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is Fighting for Political Survival
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo leans on black leaders for support and focuses on governing as he faces an impeachment investigation, calls for his resignation over allegations of sexual harassment and criticism …
Read More »Japan court rules same-sex couples have marriage rights in landmark decision
Lawyers and supporters of the plaintiffs displayed a banner reading “Great First Step Toward Marriage Equality” in front of the district court in Sapporo, Japan, on Wednesday. Photo: kyodo / Reuters Updated …
Read More »China seems to block the signal, one of the latest popular encrypted messaging apps
TAIPEI: The Signal messaging app became unusable for many people in mainland China this week, stifling one of the last widely used messaging apps that could send and receive encrypted messages in …
Read More »Vatican rules out blessings for same-sex relationships, despite calls for liberalization
ROME – The Vatican on Monday banned blessings on same-sex relationships, contradicting calls for the practice of progressive bishops in Germany and elsewhere, and setting a cap on the pontificate’s conciliatory approach …
Read More »Pakistani singer faces prosecution for accusing pop star of groping her
ISLAMABAD – Two years ago, a Pakistani singer sent shockwaves through the music industry and sparked the country’s most prominent #MeToo debate when she accused a fellow pop star of touching her. …
Read More »EU to sanction Chinese officials for human rights violations
The European Union is targeting China with sanctions for the first time since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, blacklisting four people and one entity for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, several diplomats …
Read More »On International Women’s Day, a look back at the last year of the working women pandemic
Monday, International Women’s Day coincides with the anniversary of the coronavirus gripping the global economy, and one of the most turbulent 12-month periods for working women in recent memory. Millions of women …
Read More »Switzerland to ban burqas and veils after closed vote
Swiss voters narrowly supported a ban on burqas and other full-face clothing in one of the most contentious referendums yet in the country’s unique system of direct democracy, and one more sign …
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