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With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

At least 82 people killed in Iran crackdown in Zahedan since September 30: Amnesty

At least 82 people killed in Iran crackdown in Zahedan since September 30: Amnesty

Iran - At least 82 people have been killed by Iranian security forces in Zahedan, a city and capital of Sistan and Baluchestan Province of the Islamic Republic of Iran, since protests started there on

Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine ‘peace plan poll’

Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine ‘peace plan poll’

Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Elon Musk after the head of Tesla posted a poll on Twitter with his proposals to stop the Russian invasion. Musk asked his 107.7 million followers to

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration

Hungary - The leaders of Hungary, Austria and Serbia met Monday in Budapest to find solutions on how to stop what they say is the growing number of migrants coming to Europe. The leaders of

Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to front line

Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to front line

Chechnya - Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says his three sons, aged 14, 15 and 16, will soon be sent to the front lines in Ukraine to fight Russian forces. Kadyrov is a strong ally of

Zimbabwe sees a rise in human rights violations

Zimbabwe sees a rise in human rights violations

Zimbabwe - A local think tank's most recent research shows that since the 2017 revolution that ousted longtime ruler Robert Mugabe from office, incidences of organised violence and torture (OVT) have exponentially increased in the

At least 125 killed in Indonesia soccer stadium crush

At least 125 killed in Indonesia soccer stadium crush

Indonesia - Fans of Arema FC and rivals Persebaia Surabaya, Indonesia's two biggest football teams, clashed in the stands after Arema FC's home team suffered a 3-2 defeat in a match in the east Java

NI Housing Executive workers extend strike over pay by four weeks

NI Housing Executive workers extend strike over pay by four weeks

UK - Unione Unite said about 300 members were involved in the wage dispute. Repairmen from the Northern Ireland Housing Authority (NIHE) have extended their strike for another four weeks. The first four weeks of

Iran’s economic situation in the shadow of the government

Iran’s economic situation in the shadow of the government

Iran - Because of the wave of protests in Iran, the world seems to have re-focused on what is happening there. Although most have forgotten that the wave of bloody protests began back in 2019.

Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

UK - Unison and Unite said a majority of their members were in favor of the deal, which would see all employees gain at least £1,900. Council staff accepted an offer of pay increases after

What you need to know about Iran’s raging protests

What you need to know about Iran’s raging protests

Iran - The protests, now in their tenth day, were sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in hospital three days after she was detained by Tehran's vice police and taken to