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Vision behind the Global Commission on the Future of Work

by Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Stefan Löfven | Aug 22, 2017 | Opinion

It is our belief that work is the foundation for people and societies to grow. With a decent income, work can pave the way for broader social and economic advancement, strengthening individuals, their families and communities. Yet technology, demography, climate...

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Jordan’s Tourism Income Up 14.5% in Six Months

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 18, 2017 | Business

Amman- The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) said on Sunday that the kingdom saw a rise in tourism revenues by 14.5% during the first half of the year to a total of $2.1 billion. In a press release, the CBJ attributed the rise in the sector’s income to the growth in the...

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An employee stands at a Turkish Airlines counter for US bound flights at Ataturk International airport in Istanbul, Turkey, March 24, 2017. Reuters photo

Turkey Unemployment Rate Drops after 7-Year High

by Saeed Abdelrazek | Jun 16, 2017 | Business

Ankara- The unemployment rate in Turkey fell 0.9 percentage points between February and April to reach 11.7 percent after it had marked its highest rate in seven years, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) revealed Thursday. But the unemployment rate rose 1.6...

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5 Reasons Germany isn’t Suffering in the 21st Century

by Justin Fox | Feb 27, 2017 | Opinion

Don’t get excited about the low unemployment rate, or high stock prices, Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute writes in his latest gloomy screed, “Our Miserable 21st Century.” Don’t believe the ninnies at the New York Times...

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Venezuela : Food Crisis Worsens amid Absence of Security

by Luisa Polido | Feb 11, 2017 | World

London- Along with the political crisis, there is a humanitarian crisis striking Venezuela. Monday is the only day of the week when Veronika, 33, can buy her weekly essential food products. This routine started one year ago by the government when the crisis of food...