Today’s Top Headlines
Here are some of the top headlines for today, August 2, 2023: * **Taliban Use Stun Guns, Fire Hoses, and Gunfire to Break Up Afghan Women Protesting Beauty Salon Ban** The Taliban used stun guns, fire hoses, and gunfire to break up a protest by Afghan women in Kabul on Wednesday. The women were protesting a ban on beauty salons that was imposed by the Taliban. * **Japan Set for Largest Ever Minimum Wage Hike After Panel Proposal** Japan’s government is considering a proposal to raise the minimum wage by 4.7% in 2024. This would be the largest ever increase in the minimum wage in Japan. * **Trump: Will Not End Presidential Campaign If Convicted, Sentenced** Former President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would not end his presidential campaign if he is convicted and sentenced to prison. Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox News. These are just a few of the top headlines for today. For more news, please visit your local news source or a reputable online news outlet.