International
Occupational safety and health in times of economic crisis: the need to resist temptation
April 28, 2009Original source: ILO Online With credit barely flowing and global demand on a downward slide, enterprises around the world are struggling to cope with the global economic crisis. Meanwhile, the numbers of unemployed and working poor...
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China’s Health Ministry issues notice on swine flu prevention
April 28, 2009In light of an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, China's Ministry of Health issued a notice Sunday about disease prevention and detection, warning citizens to be careful.
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Ecuador revolution wins with Correa
April 28, 2009Quito, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The re-election of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa on April 26 signifies that citizens here are ready for the revolution underway. Un-official results grant the statesman between 54 and 57 percent support,...
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Clinton arrives in Lebanon
April 28, 2009Beyrouth, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Lebanese citizens to vote 'away from foreign meddling, violence and fear' in 'fair and transparent' elections, upon arrival here for a brief unannounced...
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Employees are victims of violence as well
April 28, 2009(l'Humanite) Translated by Laure Tallot The political right wing and employers are trying to set public opinion against the so-called 'detention' of executives and bosses. The French people decline to follow suit. “Almost every day now...
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