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Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
CAMACARI, Brazil (AP) — Dozens of Chinese workers found by authorities in poor condition at a construction site in Brazil for electric vehicle automaker BYD have been taken and placed in hotels in the country's tropical northeast region. Local prosecutors alleged that the laborers...
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
BANGKOK (AP) — A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing” China and Chinese brands. Earlier in the week, a task force...
Prosecutors find workers in 'slavery like' conditions at Chinese car company site in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors said it rescued 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like" conditions at a construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is building a factory. On Tuesday, the...
Research biologist based in Berlin receives $10,000 prize given to unpublished Black poets
NEW YORK (AP) — A biologist's debut poetry collection that weaves science with a condemnation of slavery and colonialism has received a $10,000 literary award. The Cave Canem Prize helped launch the career of such acclaimed poets as Natasha Trethewey and Tracy K. Smith. Dr. Brandon...
Today in History: December 6, 13th Amendment ratified, abolishing slavery
Today is Friday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2024. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Also on...
Biden says the US is 'all in' on Africa during his Angola visit meant to counter China
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Speaking of “our nation's original sin,” President Joe Biden on Tuesday toured a slavery museum in Angola and inspected shackles and a whip but also addressed Africa's future, saying Africans will make up one in four people by 2050 and the world's fate rests in their...
South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery. Yoon Meehyang, who was also...
Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
CHURCH CREEK, Md. (AP) — Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday. Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad...
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year's Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States. The U.S....
Nevada voted to make abortion a constitutional right. What to know about key ballot measures
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has received its first nod of approval from voters, who must also approve the measure in 2026 in order to amend the constitution. The measure passed early Wednesday morning. ...
