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UN rights expert joins call for concerted global action to fight human trafficking

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Of the 21 million in forced labour 70% are in forced labour...

Big Bank to be Penalized Big Dollars

The largest bank in the United States has tentatively agreed to pay $13 billion in fines, penalties and consumer relief to settle several investigations into bad mortgage loans it allegedly made.

European anti-trafficking day: “Human beings with human rights that must be protected”

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The United Nations Office at Geneva, 6 August 2010.

US Naval Strike Group Shrugs off Pyongyang Threats

North Korea this month lashed out at maritime rescue exercises involving U.S., South Korean and Japanese forces. State media called the trilateral exercises a prelude to war and said they were timed to destroy dialogue bet...