Posts Tagged ‘United States’

Language barrier key for Nepali in New York

Anil Giri – AHN News Correspondent Kathmandu, Nepal (AHN) – Nepali Diasporas living in New York face a language barrier, creating a major challenge that causes immigrants to miss out on jobs and other opportunities in the United States. Most of the Nepalis who reached the U.S. in search of green pastures are at the [...]

Porn Actor Lambasts Adult Healthcare Clinic, Calls For Mandatory Condom Use

Lawrence Mijares – AHN News Contributor Los Angeles, California, United States (AHN) – A 24-year old actor who tested HIV-positive after appearing in straight and gay porno films goes public for the first time as an advocate of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, calling for the mandatory use of condoms in the adult film industry, improved [...]

Survey: Companies giving more parties and holiday perks this season

Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – The economic grip which had been strangling most offices during the holiday season appears to be loosening its stronghold on holiday cheer in the office. According to a recent survey employers indicate they intend to offer more holiday perks (bonuses, parties, gifts) [...]

World’s Poor Most Vulnerable To Tuberculosis

NY, NY, United States (NewsBahn) – Tuberculosis (TB) continues to affect society’s most vulnerable – those who live in abject poverty, are marginalized or economically and socially isolated. The poor and vulnerable people are much more likely to suffer from TB due to socioeconomic factors. The poor face significant costs and delays in accessing TB [...]

Tesco Posts Strong 3Q Sales

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – British supermarket chain Tesco on Tuesday reported solid third quarter performance, buoyed by double-digit growth in international markets and consumer recovery in the United Kingdom. Total revenues for the world’s third-largest retailer in the period ended Nov. 27 rose 8.8 percent compared to [...]

Senate Near Compromise On Bush Tax Cuts, Jobless Benefits

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Senate Republicans signaled willingness on Sunday to a compromise with Democrats about extending unemployment insurance and Bush administration tax cuts. The GOP blocked Democratic attempts the previous day to keep tax breaks for the middle class, arguing that tax cuts for higher-income earners [...]

Dallas Man Claims Motorola Cell Phone Exploded In His Ear

Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Dallas, TX, United States (AHN) – A Dallas area man claims his Droid 2 phone exploded in his ear. The resulting injuries caused him to be rushed to the hospital and receive four stitches. 30-year-old Aron Embry said he was using his phone making a call when the [...]

Millions Of Blinds Recalled By Lowe’s

Hansen Sinclair – AHN News Reporter Wilkesboro, NC, United States (AHN) – Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has recalled approximately 11 million blinds and Roman shades after concerns that children would strangle on the cords. The recall includes all styles and models of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by the home improvement store – about [...]

House Approves Settlement For Black, Native American Farmers

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – The House has approved the settlement of discrimination cases against the government from black and Native American farmers, bringing closure to two decades-old class action lawsuits. Representatives voted 256-152 late Tuesday to pass the measure. Republicans remained opposed to the bill, and they [...]

Unemployment Benefits Expire Tuesday

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Two million Americans are set to lose their insurance after jobless claims expire on Tuesday. Lawmakers returned from their Thanksgiving break on Monday without voting on extending them. About 800,000 workers who have been searching for jobs for at least six months will [...]

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