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Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?

Afghan Adjustment Act: What does it mean for refugees in US?

US - A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US Congress introduced the Afghan Adaptation Act (AAA), a bill aimed at giving tens of thousands of Afghans in the United States the opportunity to become

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar - Since the military takeover in Myanmar last year, labour organisations have claimed that the military government has routinely infringed workers' rights, particularly the freedom of association for unions. The freedom of association for

Gangs, shots and Swedish elections

Gangs, shots and Swedish elections

Sweden - A surge in gun violence and gang violence was the focus of the campaign, which was described by the Swedish media as one of the ugliest election campaigns in history. Gotzunda is notorious

The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

China - The world's second-largest economy is struggling with the effects of a severe drought, and its vast real estate sector is suffering from the effects of too much debt. But the situation is being

4 cornerstones of a solid recruitment policy

4 cornerstones of a solid recruitment policy

Global - A hiring policy is a framework that clearly sets out all of your business's hiring methods and practices. The bottom line is this: no business can afford to exist without a hiring policy.

Canada’s job market goes gloomy as it loses 39,700 jobs in August

Canada’s job market goes gloomy as it loses 39,700 jobs in August

Canada - The employment levels in Canada unexpectedly fell for the third consecutive month in August, losing a net 39,700 jobs, entirely in full-time work, according to Statistics Canada. The jobless rate climbed to 5.4

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Venezuela - About 6.8 million Venezuelans fled their homeland after a severe economic crisis hit the country of about 28 million in 2014. Most have gone to neighboring countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

A man and a girl “planned” an attack on the Vice President of Argentina

A man and a girl “planned” an attack on the Vice President of Argentina

Argentina - A judge in Argentina charged a man and his girlfriend with trying to kill Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner last week. Fernando Sabag Montiel, 35, and his girlfriend Brenda Uliarte, 23, denied

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts

Vietnam - Bui Tuan Lam, 38, the owner of a beef and noodle shop in Da Nang City, is charged with anti-state propaganda for posting online content that distorts the ruling party's guidelines and policies,

4 great tips for understanding pay transparency

4 great tips for understanding pay transparency

Global - Transparency is an issue that is being studied in all corners of the globe. In the UK, more than 53% of workers do not receive information about the wages of other people in