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“I am very excited but also very shocked. It’s an amazing feeling.” When Sawsan Abou Zainedin fled Bashar al-Assad’s rule more than a decade ago, she thought she might never return. Now, after the fall of the regime, she heads to her hometown in southern Syria to see her father for the first time in seven years. While scenes of celebration like these are taking place across the country, there’s also concern about what’s to come. “We cannot topple one dictator’s regime to go under a different one. These few months are fundamental, not only in our lives as individuals…
new video uploaded: Searching for Syria’s DisappearedcopyBackcopySearching for Syria’s DisappearedTaher al-Zain’s father disappeared 12 years ago at the height of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. Now, like thousands of other Syrians, he is trying to find clues about what happened and whether or not he might still be alive.Taher al-Zain has come to this hospital in the Syrian capital in search of his father, Mohamed. The lawyer and father of five disappeared 12 years ago and is one of tens of thousands of Syrians who perished during the country’s civil war. Thousands of political prisoners were released across Syria after the ouster…
new video uploaded: Why Israel’s hostage families are turning against their governmentcopyBackcopyWhy Israel’s hostage families are turning against their governmentFamily members of hostages held in Gaza are stepping up their tactics to push for a ceasefire deal. They say the government is prolonging the war in Gaza for political reasons and endangering the lives of their family members.These family members of hostages held in Gaza have stepped up their protests, such as one blocking a street in Tel Aviv. A year ago, much of Israel rallied behind them. Now, they have become polarizing figures. Einav Zangauker was a longtime supporter…
new video uploaded: “We still live in fear”: Escaping the attacks in LebanoncopyBackcopy”We still live in fear”: Escaping the attacks in LebanonTens of thousands of people have been displaced in Lebanon. Khaled Hussein, 20, fled Syria as a child. He describes the bombing that forced his family to flee again.Khaled Hussein shot this video from his home near the Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh. It shows an Israeli airstrike striking just a few hundred meters away and hiding here at the base. As the shelling continued, Khaled and his family decided they had to escape. They are now among at least…
new video uploaded: These election observers in Venezuela faced death threats. Now they are hiding.copyBackcopyThese election observers in Venezuela faced death threats. Now they are hiding.The New York Times spoke with several election volunteers for Venezuela’s opposition party who found that Edmundo Gonzáles defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro supporters.Anthony is hiding in this Colombian town on the border with Venezuela. He says he was targeted by paramilitary groups called “colectivos,” key enforcers of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after he volunteered as an election observer for the opposition party. He took…
It’s just after 6 a.m. at a mosque in suburban Georgia, and the topic of breakfast conversation is Kamala Harris. “Let’s see what happens, shall we? The South Asian community knows that they have a really central role and that their participation, their involvement could swing the election one way or the other. Asian Americans are the fastest growing voting bloc in Georgia, and South Asians make up the largest percentage of that group, totaling about 86,000 eligible voters. Joe Biden won the state by just over 11,000 votes in 2020. “The road to the White House goes right through…
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on August 15, 2018. Talking about money is difficult for many people. Asking for more money is even harder. When you finally muster up the courage to ask your boss for a raise or give salary requirements to a potential employer, then you need to come up with a number that makes sense. You don’t want to lower yourself, but you also don’t want to aim too high and seem out of touch. Executive Brief Before asking for a raise you should:research the compensation of your colleagues at other companiesidentify the value you…
It’s rare to have a female CEO. But it’s even rarer to see another woman following her into the C suite. In Fortune 500 history, a female-to-female CEO succession has occurred only three times: in 2009, when Ursula Burns succeeded Anne Mulcahy at Xerox; in 2011, when Sheri McCoy took over Avon Products from Andrea Jung. and in 2017, when Debra Crew became CEO of Reynolds American, taking over from Susan Cameron. So why is it so rare to see a woman promoted to the role after another female CEO leaves? Part of that, says Christy Glass, a sociology professor…
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on August 17, 2018. Chandra Kill had scheduled face-to-face interviews with 21 candidates to fill certain jobs at the employment screening company. Only 11 showed up. “About half of it peeled off,” Keel said. “They seem so excited and interested, and then they don’t show up or call and you’re left wondering what happened. A year or two ago it wasn’t like that.” Executive Brief The unemployment rate is at an 18-year low and job seekers have more options Some job applicants have so many employment options that they falter in interviews Be…
Dreaming of turning in your notice at work and joining the ranks of retirees? Retirement can be great — if you’re prepared for it. Therefore, before putting an end to your career, it is necessary to make sure that you are 100% ready. Not sure how to do this? Taking these five steps can put you on the road to a happy and secure retirement. 1. Tune in with your spouse If you’re part of a couple, retirement doesn’t just affect you. it’s a profound lifestyle change for your entire family. Before you take the leap, get on the same…