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US pushed for the UN Economic body to accredit 9 human rights groups

US pushed for the UN Economic body to accredit 9 human rights groups

Despite opposition from Russia, China, India, Arab states, and others, the United Nations committee in charge of regulating economic development and social issues finally voted on Wednesday to include nine human rights and minority groups

Labour bound to lose by playing SNP’s game

Labour bound to lose by playing SNP’s game

In Scotland in particular, the political fact is that if you offer political pundits the option between discussing ordinary concerns and the constitution, they will choose the latter. Labour nearly threw away the referendum in

How can HR beat budgets in 2023?

How can HR beat budgets in 2023?

As economic conditions deteriorate, businesses are feeling the impact on their bottom line, and it's only natural that many of them are searching for ways to cut costs. Their HR departments will, for better or

Spain must provide answers into migrant deaths on its Moroccan border

Spain must provide answers into migrant deaths on its Moroccan border

In one of the worst tragedies on a European frontier in many years, at least 23 people were crushed to death and many other injured when around 2000 people from Africa tried to cross into

Japanese fertility law targets rights of single women, homosexuals

Japanese fertility law targets rights of single women, homosexuals

A proposed fertility law in Japan, that might be tabled this month in the country’s Parliament, would be in direct violation of the rights of single women and lesbians. According to Human Rights Watch, the

Tourism in Indonesia: What do the new laws hold for tourists?

Tourism in Indonesia: What do the new laws hold for tourists?

the Indonesian government passed a new criminal code that prohibits, among other things, having sex outside of marriage and making derogatory remarks about the president or vice president. The new laws will also apply to

China-linked cyberattacks hits Amnesty International Canada

China-linked cyberattacks hits Amnesty International Canada

The security breach was discovered for the first time, and on the same day, forensic investigators were recruited to investigate its nature. The only searches that were connected to China that were carried out by

Is Keir Starmer brilliant or just lucky?

Is Keir Starmer brilliant or just lucky?

Helen Lewis, a native of this parish, offers a fresh perspective on Keir Starmer. Despite Labour's 20-point polling lead, Starmer has been singled out by Lewis for his ruthless, unassuming leadership. The piece is full

What lies ahead for Qatar’s stadiums after the World Cup?

What lies ahead for Qatar’s stadiums after the World Cup?

A little footprint on the sand of Qatar was intended for the World Cup stadium. It must be taken apart soon. Seven games were held at Stadium 974, the last of which was Brazil's 4-1

New Indonesian law has made adultery a criminal offense

New Indonesian law has made adultery a criminal offense

A long awaited criminal code has been passed by the Parliament of Indonesia that will controversially make extra-marital sex a criminal offense for citizens as well as foreign tourists. The new criminal code will not