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British opera company pulls performance in Israel after staff backlash

London — The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production of “Tosca” in Israel after a widespread staff backlash. In a recent open letter, 182 members of staff said they “reject” holding current or future performances in Israel because of its war in Gaza. The …

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Egypt Independent August 7, 2025

“Our own staff are fainting on duty from hunger and exhaustion”, Unrwa communications director tells BBC

“Our own staff are fainting on duty from hunger and exhaustion”, Unrwa communications director tells BBC The United Nations Relief

Middle East Eye July 24, 2025

China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors

China has been trying to woo back investors to help revive its sagging economy. Photographer: Na Bian/Bloomberg via Getty Images

NPR NEWS March 26, 2025

Israel arrests hospital director and other staff in raid on last functioning facility in northern Gaza, health officials say

CNN — Israeli forces arrested a hospital director and dozens of staff after raiding the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, the ministry of health in the territory says. The World Health Organization said the raid on Kamal Adwan – which has come under Israeli assault for months – put the facility out …

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Egypt Independent December 29, 2024

Myer brings in body cameras, radios to keep staff safe

Myer is trialling the use of body cameras and handheld radios for employees as it tries to keep them safe.

Australian Associated Press December 11, 2024

US to evacuate 20 embassy staff from Haiti following car attack and intensifying gang violence, say sources

CNN — Violence is intensifying in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, this week, which saw a United Nations helicopter hit by gunfire and two gangs apparently target US embassy vehicles. A security source told CNN on Tuesday that two armored vehicles belonging to the US Embassy in Haiti were fired upon by the criminal groups “400 Mawozo” …

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Egypt Independent October 26, 2024

“Smell of death is everywhere” in northern Gaza under Israeli bombardment, UN staff say

United Nations aid workers in northern Gaza “cannot find food, water or medical care,” following nearly three weeks of “non-stop” Israeli bombardment, a senior UN official said on Tuesday, citing reports from staff on the ground. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, outlined the horrific conditions UNRWA staff are working under in …

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Egypt Independent October 22, 2024

Labour Party staff mobilize for US election campaigns

As the 2024 US election approaches, revelations have surfaced about a foreign involvement that raises both eyebrows and concerns. Sofia

Weekly Blitz October 21, 2024

Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff

London CNN — The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse – including rape – perpetrated by its former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed. More than 20 female ex-Harrods employees have accused Al Fayed, who died last year at age 94, of sexually assaulting them, according to an in-depth BBC investigation. One said …

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Egypt Independent September 19, 2024

Ukraine allegedly pressures Zaporozhye Plant staff

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine drags on, the stakes continue to rise, particularly at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power

Weekly Blitz September 4, 2024

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