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Launch of AIIB Marks New Paradigm in Economic Governance

The official launch of the much-anticipated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing on Jan. 16 has appeared as a ray of sunshine on an otherwise stormy, and even terrifying, economic and strategic horizon. Since Jan. 1, 2016, the...

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2015 Employment and Social Developments review: Investing in people is key to economic growth

This year's review reveals further positive employment and social developments in the EU. However, despite recent improvements, huge disparities still exist between Member States, in terms of economic growth, employment and other key social and labour...

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In appeal to end suffering in Syria, UN agencies and 120 humanitarian organizations call for action now

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On 5 January 2016, Ghinwa, 7, and her brother Alaa, 11, at Al-Khalidia Al-Khamisa informal...

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Harsh winter makes life even tougher for refugees

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Two young mothers wrap their babies in blankets in freezing temperatures in Presevo, Serbia.

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