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 [...]
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Porn Actor Lambasts Adult Healthcare Clinic, Calls For Mandatory Condom Use
December 8th, 2010
davidguide 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 [...]
World’s Poor Most Vulnerable To Tuberculosis
December 7th, 2010
davidguide 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 [...]
Senate Near Compromise On Bush Tax Cuts, Jobless Benefits
December 6th, 2010
davidguide 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 [...]
Millions Of Blinds Recalled By Lowe’s
December 3rd, 2010
davidguide 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
December 1st, 2010
davidguide 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
November 30th, 2010
davidguide 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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