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| SAN SALVADOR |
Nearly a quarter of a million Salvadorans joined the ranks of those living in extreme poverty, as a result of two major earthquakes earlier this year, the UN Development Program said Thursday.
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| WASHINGTON |
The seven large industrial economies and international lending institutions should focus on achieving "a new level of success in reducing poverty," US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill said Thursday.
Speaking to reporters ahead of ... |
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| MOSCOW |
Russia's parliament gave initial backing Thursday to a new labor code which stipulates for the first time that employers may not offer salaries lower than the government recognized poverty level.
The State Duma lower house of parliament approved the measure by 288 votes to 133 in the first of three required readings.
The new code also allows workers to demand vacation time six months after joining a new company as opposed to 11 months presently.
It further guarantees four weeks of vacation time and a 40-hour work week.
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| ROME |
In the build up to the G8 summit the Italian parliament has adopted two motions that ask for continued dialogue on the environment with the US and the cancellation of debt for poor countries.
Along with other EU countries the ... |
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