News by subject: AVO

Ni Hao (Hello), welcome to Thailand!" Suchart Thada-Thamrongvech, a "senior student" at the Confucius Institute of Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, greets visiting journalist from the Global Times in Chinese. This 71-year-old former minister of...

One survivor had a gun held to her head until she swore she would never leave him. Another abuser shot and killed his domestic partner with her five young children nearby. Still, another survivor was savagely assaulted by her son's father and...

New China Research (NCR), the think tank of China's Xinhua News Agency, released in Johannesburg of South Africa on Saturday the English and French versions of two research reports on Xi Jinping's economic thought and the Communist Party of China's...

"I felt the recognition of President Xi to global young people in China. It's very important for the program and for young foreign participants in it," Joshua Dominick, an American youth who has lived in China for over 20 years, told the Global Times...

Having exhausted all avenues to avoid withdrawing services, 50 registered nurses, public health nurses and registered practical nurses providing care and services to close to 200,000 residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are on strike...

To protect the electoral process, Dionisio Gutiérrez, President of Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo, issued a call to the citizenry during the presentations of the First and Second Round Electoral Polls in Guatemala throughout the month of August....

Transdev workers represented by Teamsters Local 517 have voted to ratify a strong contract, ending their six-week strike. These workers provide transportation services for Visalia Transit Systems and SEKI Bus Operations in Sequoia National Park. "The...

On Friday, August 18, city workers represented by IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 and community leaders held a press conference to respond to City of San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's recent threats of cutting services, which they are calling...

Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam (ITUM) - the Innu Government of the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani-utenam located near Sept-Îles, Québec - is frustrated and disappointed by the colonialist behavior of mining exploration company Murchison...

Kushner (together with its affiliates, "Kushner"), a seasoned real estate owner and operator and one of the largest shareholders of Veris Residential ("Veris" or the "Company"), today issued the following statement. "While we have openly expressed...

In addressing a community concern about ensuring the economic well-being of Maui and the state, Governor Josh Green emphasized the importance of travel during today's news conference. "Like we saw in the pandemic, decisions we made can affect...

Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) released a new research paper detailing the real impact of welfare expansion on its recipients, budgets, and America's labor market. At a moment when welfare spending has grown drastically,...

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala has officially affiliated with the Forward Party today, deciding to run his reelection campaign as a Forward Republican. The Forward Party's endorsement of Zappala builds upon its recent backing of...

Betting TX (BettingTX.com) commissioned a Pollfish poll to gauge voter support for sports betting legalization. The poll targeted 1,000 registered Texas voters 18 years of age and older. They were asked if they would vote in favor of a referendum on...

An Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) panel of nursing experts has made 141 recommendations (here: Independent Assessment Committees (IACs) ? Ontario Nurses' Association (ona.org) to address serious concerns raised by registered nurses (RNs) in...

LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, today announced its support for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's landmark veto of Right of First Refusal (ROFR)...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murders of Edin Alonso and Hugo Gutiérrez, operators of Noticas Caballo Blanco...

The Teamsters are applauding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for its announcement that it will consider petitions for waivers from the agency's prior determinations that California and Washington meal and rest break rules for...

As ancient China's central institution of higher learning, Guozijian, established in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), received a large number of international students from neighboring kingdoms and regions, which are present-day Ryukyu Islands of Japan,...

On Monday, the bargaining teams for Ontario College Faculty and the College Employer Council reached a mediated settlement on compensation from 2021-24, following the overturning of Bill 124 in the courts. The settlement provided salary increases of...

Today Respect Together, a new brand uniting nationwide efforts to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, was announced. Respect Together unites under one name the continuing operation of its two major divisions ? the renamed Pennsylvania...

The Just Trust, an organization that is 100 percent dedicated to criminal justice reform and community safety ? and is comprised of The Just Trust for Education, a 501(c)(3), and The Just Trust for Action, an independent 501(c)(4) ? announced today...

Record attendance at festivals and events in the Quartier des spectacles, high satisfaction levels with the revitalization of Sainte-Catherine Street and Phillips Square, tourist traffic exceeding forecasts, a wave of new business openings: downtown...

As we mark two years since the leadership change in Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis is widespread and the need for international support is desperately needed. Access to health care, food, water, sanitation, education, and other social and...

In the latest episode of the acclaimed podcast "Work That Matters," host Lesley Israel opens up about her profound involvement with Jewish communities worldwide. In a candid and heartfelt interview, Lesley shares her experiences, challenges, and...

Two years after the de facto authorities took power in Afghanistan and banned girls' access to secondary education, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) ? the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises ? launches the...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the reported raid of the Marion County Record offices on Friday and seizure of reporting...

Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it would consider petitions for waivers from the agency's 2018 determination that California meal and rest break rules were preempted with respect to commercial drivers subject to...

Following two delayed votes, over six hours of public comment and heavy opposition, the California Public Utilities Commission voted late Thursday to authorize driverless car expansion in the city of San Francisco despite numerous reported...

The Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ), a group of attorneys dedicated to collecting testimonial evidence of war crimes, has called on world powers to...

The Teamsters are applauding the Dept. of Labor for its announcement that it has issued a ruling on prevailing wage standards under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA). The ruling will return the definition of "prevailing wage" to the standard...

Nine members of Congress have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland warning about Iranian regime influence in Shia mosques across the United States. Their letter stems directly from original investigative reporting by the Middle East...

Byrna Technologies Inc. is embarking on a proactive approach to restore its fruitful advertising partnership with Meta. Following the unexpected rejection of its ad campaigns, the company is making a direct appeal to CEO Mark Zuckerberg through...

A report from People's Daily: People's Daily carries an editorial Wednesday, under the pen name "Huan Yuping", elaborating on China's position on the "Global South.". It is the first time Chinese state media has commented on the "Global South." The...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) is supported by more than 3,500 construction firms engaged in industrial, commercial, residential, architectural and specialty sheet metal and air conditioning...

As the cost-of-living continues to rise, The Salvation Army Thrift Store has observed a concerning trend that is putting a strain on its ability to serve local communities across Canada. While more people are turning to their local Thrift store in...

Unifor begins formal contract talks with Detroit Three (D3) automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on August 10, 2023. "Our...

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation's oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization, hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled "Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know" on July 28,...

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, in conjunction with the Texture Education Collective (TEC), is pleased to...

Nine years after Michael Brown's killing by Ferguson police, attorneys from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University have filed briefs before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights...

Ahead of the August 10 vote by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) over robotaxi service in San Francisco, Consumer Watchdog urges the regulator to vote against unlimited expansion for Waymo and Cruise...

The Supreme Court of Canada is currently reviewing a Leave to Appeal application against Ville de Gatineau. The case provides an indirect but significant challenge to the efforts of Premier François Legault and the province of Quebec to promote...

The DPH finding follows a jampacked public hearing where more than 200 residents, policymakers, caregivers and community advocates turned out to deliver four hours of compelling testimony in unanimous opposition to UMass Memorial Health's decision to...

EARTHDAY.ORG, the global organizer of Earth Day, congratulates President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil for leading the global community in identifying climate education as a critical component of environmental awareness....

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Unifor begins formal contract talks with Detroit Three (D3) automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on August 10, 2023. "Our...

NATSO, representing America's travel plazas and truckstops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to uphold Congressional intent and subject sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the stringent lifecycle...

The government of Canada's commitment to create a comprehensive, coordinated clean electricity strategy is an important step in providing Canadians with clean, reliable and affordable energy for generations to come. The development of this strategy...

Luis Moreno Ocampo, one of the world's leading international legal experts, has issued an alarming report, "Genocide against Armenians in 2023", in which he warns...

The Teamsters Union is calling on the federal government to reform corporate bankruptcy laws following Yellow Corp.'s filing for Chapter 11 this week. The freight company's closure leaves 22,000 union members without work despite Teamsters at Yellow...