Business, Economics and Jobs

October 21, 2021

Pascal Danaë, who founded the band Delgrès, often draws inspiration from his Guadeloupean roots and his parents' immigrant and working-class background. The group's latest album is "4 a.m.," the time when most factory workers, like his father, wake up to start their long day.

Top of The World

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

The World

October 21, 2021

India administers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations, while Russia implements new restrictions as cases and deaths soar. Also, the government of Eswatini has directed mobile operators to suspend Facebook and its messenger app amid protests against King Mswati III. And, several countries have called on the UN to downplay the need to move away from a dependence on fossil fuels.

Immigration

The US farmworker shortage spurs farmers to lobby for immigration reform

The World

October 20, 2021

The pandemic has worsened a worker shortage, and more farms are applying to hire foreign workers.

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

The World

October 19, 2021

North Korea launches at least one ballistic missile into the ocean. Also, Russia suspends its permanent mission to NATO. And, US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns and is set to be replaced by his deputy.

Environment

How the West’s obsession with fast fashion compounds an environmental nightmare in Ghana

The World

October 18, 2021

As the West continues to mass produce cheap clothes, a lot of it ends up barely worn, donated or in a landfill. In Ghana, the deluge of worn-out fashions has overwhelmed the West African country's infrastructure and poses huge environmental threats to its coastlines.

Science & Technology

The people powering AI decisions

Innovation Hub

October 18, 2021

Sometimes, human intelligence trumps artificial.

Justice

Analysts: ‘Pandora Papers’ revelations will make Brazil's already precarious economy even more unstable

The World

October 13, 2021

In Brazil, the revelations from the “Pandora Papers” — a trove of leaked documents that have exposed offshore accounts of the rich and powerful — have rattled the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, with calls for the resignation of some of his top officials.

Borders

UN court favors Somalia in maritime border dispute judgment

The World

October 12, 2021

The UN International Court of Justice ruled to split the disputed triangular area — believed to be rich in oil, natural gas, and valuable fisheries — in half. But Kenya has been clear that it would not recognize any judgment by the court.

Environment

DR Congo faces criticism over plans to open Congo rainforest to commercial logging

The World

October 12, 2021

Debate ensues over environmental issues and the need for economic advancement as Democratic Republic of Congo lifts a moratorium on logging the Congo rainforest.

Immigration

Canada tries to boost immigration by fast-tracking applications

The World

October 07, 2021

The number of immigrants coming to Canada dropped dramatically last year because of the pandemic. Now, the country is trying to boost immigration numbers by reducing the criteria to become a permanent Canadian resident.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Delgrès founder pays tribute to his family's Guadeloupean roots through music

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

The US farmworker shortage spurs farmers to lobby for immigration reform

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

How the West’s obsession with fast fashion compounds an environmental nightmare in Ghana

The people powering AI decisions

Analysts: ‘Pandora Papers’ revelations will make Brazil's already precarious economy even more unstable

UN court favors Somalia in maritime border dispute judgment

DR Congo faces criticism over plans to open Congo rainforest to commercial logging

Canada tries to boost immigration by fast-tracking applications

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