International
New ILO study emphasizes possible impact of global economic crisis on forced labour
May 14, 2009Brussels, 12 May 2009: The ITUC has welcomed a new ILO Global Report on forced labour worldwide, which will be submitted to the ILO’s annual International Labour Conference in Geneva in June.
Read moreAbbas: New gov’t to form within two days
May 13, 2009(Xinhua) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Monday confirmed that a new government will be announced within the next 48 hours.
Read moreObama expands health agenda, but not funding
May 13, 2009JOHANNESBURG, 8 May 2009 (PlusNews) - At a time when many Americans are preoccupied with the economic crisis on their doorsteps, President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve US$63 billion for global health over the...
Read moreFiat plans mass sackings and plant closures throughout Europe
May 13, 2009Last week, the Italian car company Fiat presented its plans for taking over General Motors’ German auto division Opel as part of its acquisition of the insolvent Chrysler company. The plan it presented to the German...
Read moreAsparagus and new potato soup
May 13, 2009OK, asparagus is expensive, but it's also highly seasonal, so why not treat yourself once a year to this delicious vegetable? If the answer is unprintable in a family newspaper and involves the effects of the...
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