Iraq Struggles to Put People to Work Amid Slow Investment
Iraq seeks jobs for its people as investment from neighbors like Turkey remains limited. The oil sector faces delays despite a law to attract funding, while the economy stays burdened by state control and wartime disruption. Iraqi officials cite stalled parliament and weak growth as ongoing challenges in reviving employment and development.
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Al Qaida Draws Foreign Recruits to Afghan War
U S officials report rising foreign participation in Afghanistan fueled by a recruitment drive from al Qaida and a growing insurgency. Turks, Arabs, and other militants are cited as entering via Pakistan with online recruitment aiding the flow to battle in Afghanistan and Pakistan border areas.
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Singing for sex toadfish reveal ancient vocal origin
Scientists report in Science that toadfish hum to attract mates and that studying their nervous system helps trace the origins of vocalization in vertebrates. The work suggests sound making began in ancient fishes and informs understanding of human speech development.
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Tony
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Science
Feds move to require English for trucker road tests
Castillo challenged a stop in Alabama as he traveled from California. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes rules requiring English speaking ability during CDL road tests and vehicle inspections, aiming to remove interpreters and tighten language requirements for safety.
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Ala
Castillo
California
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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