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Despite gains, the goal of gender parity in world parliaments remains elusive
The election of Kamala Harris as vice president of the United States has been hailed as a great milestone towards women’s rise to the high political office. Vice President Kamala Harris is constitutionally also now the...Mar 6, 2021 1045 0 -
US COVID death toll reaches 500,000 grim milestone; Biden vows resolute fight
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked a moment of silence as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus reached the grim milestone of 500,000 on Monday. “Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking...Feb 23, 2021 707 0 -
Financial considerations among reasons people cite for relocation during the pandemic – Survey
Job loss and financial problems are behind people’s decisions to relocate during the pandemic, which continues to take a toll on many businesses since its outbreak in the United States a year ago. The latest survey...Feb 8, 2021 550 0 -
On first-ever Human Fraternity Day, leaders call for tolerance, respect for diversity
Marking the first-ever International Day of Human Fraternity, the United Nations has called fraternity as the best antidote to hate. Miguel Ángel Moratinos High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), said observing an international...Feb 6, 2021 624 0 -
Biden pledges to overturn Muslim ban; unveil immigration plan
Pledging to overturn the Trump era policies, President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign a number of executive orders, including rejoining the 2016 Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries Donald Trump...Jan 20, 2021 397 0 -
Biden pitches $1.9 trillion corona relief plan; $1400 stimulus payments; support for small businesses
Days before he moves to the White House as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden presented a new $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan. America Rescue Plan will give $1400 to individuals as stimulus payment on top...Jan 15, 2021 837 0 -
World may be at tipping point in the COVID fight
The world needs to work together as a tipping point in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic nears amid growing infections across countries and continents, says the World Health Organization. “We were prepared for a challenging...Jan 11, 2021 716 0 -
What and how should we feed children during the COVID-caused restrictions?
Life has been restricted for a majority of children to homes for almost a year now. No schools, no playground activity like before, and fitness rooms are generally closed to younger people anyway. So, during the...Jan 3, 2021 785 0 -
After dramatic delay, Trump signs bill to provide coronavirus relief assistance
After a dramatic waiting since last week’s passage of the coronavirus relief package, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill on Sunday, ending speculations if Americans reeling under the pandemic economic slowdown would...Dec 28, 2020 619 0 -
COVID Fight: Stimulus help is on the way with hope for the economy
After months of partisan fighting, lawmakers have finally agreed on passing a $900 billion relief package for people struggling during the coronavirus-caused economic downturn. In the latest development, the House of Representatives okayed the bill authorizing...Dec 22, 2020 401 0