A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries—particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States—to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
Aug 31, 2023
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(AP)—Most of the world's urgent problems boil down to water and sanitation, and global leaders must act to reduce child mortality and urban poverty, the UN's deputy chief said Friday.
Jan 25, 2013
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Non-smoking employees at one Japanese firm are getting six additional days' holiday to compensate for the time their colleagues spend puffing away at work.
Nov 1, 2017
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Every year, thousands of bankers, venture capitalists, private equity investors, and other moneybags flock to San Francisco's Union Square to pursue deals. Scores of security guards keep the homeless, the snoops, and the ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Most developed countries hold significant quantities of medical supplies in reserve to respond in an emergency.
Oct 24, 2022
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