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Amid the current US-China trade war and anti-government protests, Hong Kong officially slipped into a technical recession as the economy shrank 3.2% in the third quarter.
Amid the current US-China trade war and anti-government protests, Hong Kong officially slipped into a technical recession as the economy shrank 3.2% in the third quarter.
While Samira Ahmed has launched a landmark case for £500,000 in back pay, another 12 BBC women are also planning on taking the corporation to tribunal over equal pay.
While Samira Ahmed has launched a landmark case for £500,000 in back pay, another 12 BBC women are also planning on taking the corporation to tribunal over equal pay.
Brazil approved pension reforms, offshore windfarms could be the answer to global electricity needs, and protests continue in Chile. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
Brazil approved pension reforms, offshore windfarms could be the answer to global electricity needs, and protests continue in Chile. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
Providing more affordable childcare and supporting women to return to work could give all parents more choices about how they combine work and family life.
Providing more affordable childcare and supporting women to return to work could give all parents more choices about how they combine work and family life.
According to a survey of more than 400 Australian schools, conducted in August, 96% are experiencing difficulties hiring qualified technology teachers.
According to a survey of more than 400 Australian schools, conducted in August, 96% are experiencing difficulties hiring qualified technology teachers.
The first all-female space walk is finally happening and the UK's Channel 4 announced a new menopause policy. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
The first all-female space walk is finally happening and the UK's Channel 4 announced a new menopause policy. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
