In 1764, British weaver James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny, a mechanized yarn-spinning machine that enabled one person in a textile factory to do the work of eight. Industrial innovation of this kind transformed what had been a rural workforce, and among the new industrial workforce were young children often subjected to terrible working conditions.
The model making history by being featured in a headscarf for a hair care advertising campaign is pulling out of it due to controversy over alleged tweets she penned in 2014.
The crew gently digs around the dark, matted hair protruding from the rubble. As they pull away bits of debris, the stench of rotting flesh grows more pungent.
The crew gently digs around the dark, matted hair protruding from the rubble. As they pull away bits of debris, the stench of rotting flesh grows more pungent.
Six months ago, US-backed Iraqi forces retook the city of Mosul from ISIS control. But the long battle obliterated the ancient city and claimed an untold number of civilian lives. Now its remaining residents are left to survive in the rubble.
Six months ago, US-backed Iraqi forces retook the city of Mosul from ISIS control. But the long battle obliterated the ancient city and claimed an untold number of civilian lives. Now its remaining residents are left to survive in the rubble.
At least five people in the Afghan capital have been killed after attackers stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul. CNN's Cyril Vanier speaks with Zakarya Hassani, who is reporting from the scene.
Athletes from North Korea will participate in the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Saturday.
Athletes from North Korea will participate in the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Saturday.
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