Jobs

July 06, 2020

A coronavirus outbreak among workers at a Louisiana crawfish processing plant kicked off a legal battle with their employers over dangerous working conditions during the pandemic. Many of them are migrants on seasonal visas.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Rhino poaching in South Africa declines during coronavirus lockdown

Living on Earth

July 01, 2020

South Africa, home to more than 80% of the world’s rhino population and the epicenter of rhino poaching, has seen a major decline in rhino poaching during the COVID-19 pandemic — a trend that conservationists would love to see continue as the country lifts its restrictions.

Business, Economics and Jobs

As Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, migrant workers are being dumped on the streets like ‘trash’

The World

June 26, 2020

Human rights advocates say the migrants have little to no recourse, and that the situation is bound to deteriorate further as more people in the country cannot afford to pay domestic workers. The coronavirus restrictions also complicate matters.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

EU travel recommendations may impede Americans and Russians

Reuters

June 24, 2020

The European Union hopes to reopen borders for outsiders starting in July, but will review individual nations' COVID-19 situation, according to diplomats and a document laying out criteria that could keep Americans, Russians and Brazilians out.

Conflict & Justice

Police reform requires culture change, not just diversity, advocates say

The World

June 23, 2020

As demonstrations against police brutality and racism continue in the US and in other parts of the world, people who work with police departments to address biases and build ties with communities of color are questioning the effectiveness of their work. The World looks at the San Jose Police Department, which, despite its diversity, was criticized for its response to recent protests.

Top of The World

Trump announces new visa restrictions; Saudi Arabia planning only a limited Hajj; White House trade adviser walks back comments

The World

June 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the issuance of new work visas for certain foreign workers on Monday, a move widely opposed by business groups. And, Saudi Arabia said it plans to allow only a limited Hajj this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the German region of Guetersloh in the northwest of the country was put under lockdown as the number of coronavirus cases surged past 1,000 following an outbreak at a meatpacking plant.

Jobs

Trump suspends entry of certain foreign workers despite business opposition

Reuters

June 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump suspended the entry into the United States of certain foreign workers on Monday, a move the White House said would help the coronavirus-battered economy, but which business groups strongly oppose.

Social media

Farmers become social media stars on Chinese TikTok

The World

June 22, 2020

Part of the appeal for Chinese urbanites is a peek into life in the countryside. But the promise of a bargain is also a draw.

Top of The World

The global implications of Geoffrey Berman firing; US and Russia start nuclear weapons talks; US targets Assad govt and backers with sanctions

The World

June 22, 2020

Shares in Turkish state lender Halkbank surged 8% today after US federal chief prosecutor Geoffrey Berman was forced to step down over the weekend. Also, Wirecard said on Monday that $2.1 billion is missing from its accounts and was likely never there. And, representatives from the US and Russia started nuclear weapons talks today in Vienna.

Media

Duterte’s ‘weaponization of the law’ is a threat to democracy, says journalist Maria Ressa

The World

June 18, 2020

Out on bail after facing charges of cyber libel, veteran Filipina journalist Maria Ressa tells The World's Marco Werman that working in journalism in the Philippines is "tougher than a war zone" and that this moment is "a battle for the truth."

US seafood workers fight unsafe job conditions amid pandemic

Rhino poaching in South Africa declines during coronavirus lockdown

As Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, migrant workers are being dumped on the streets like ‘trash’

EU travel recommendations may impede Americans and Russians

Police reform requires culture change, not just diversity, advocates say

Trump announces new visa restrictions; Saudi Arabia planning only a limited Hajj; White House trade adviser walks back comments

Trump suspends entry of certain foreign workers despite business opposition

Farmers become social media stars on Chinese TikTok

The global implications of Geoffrey Berman firing; US and Russia start nuclear weapons talks; US targets Assad govt and backers with sanctions

Duterte’s ‘weaponization of the law’ is a threat to democracy, says journalist Maria Ressa

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