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Iran blocks Mahsa Amini’s family from collecting a human rights prize in her name
by D. Parvaz on December 10, 2023 at 6:19 pm
Amini’s family was attempting to board a flight to France to collect the prize, but authorities told them that they aren’t allowed to leave Iran. Their passports were also confiscated. -
A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night
by Joe Hernandez on December 10, 2023 at 5:44 pm
The astronomical event, known as an occultation, is expected to occur for no longer than 15 seconds but could offer scientists new insights into the star and the asteroid that will obscure it. -
Philippines says the Chinese coast guard attacked its vessels for a second day
by The Associated Press on December 10, 2023 at 4:03 pm
Philippine officials said blasts from a high-pressure water cannon seriously endangered the lives of a supply boat’s crew a day after a similar attack in another disputed area. -
Captive in a chicken coop: The plight of debt bondage workers
by Ruchi Kumar on December 10, 2023 at 2:19 pm
India outlawed this form of forced labor: An employer pays a cash sum in exchange for weeks of labor and extracts penalties if terms are not met. But it persists — and appears to be on the rise. -
Online scamming industry includes more human trafficking victims, Interpol says
by Juliana Kim on December 10, 2023 at 12:47 pm
Cyberfraud is considered human trafficking’s newest form of exploitation, according to the global crime-fighting organization. Victims are largely found in Southeast Asia and Latin America.