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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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G20 Taskforce Calls For Global Panel To Tackle 'Inequality Emergency'
A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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UN Chief Urges Aid Surge In World Of 'Cimate Chaos, Raging Conflicts'
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to "rev up the engine of development" aid in "a world shaken by inequalities, climate chaos and raging conflicts".
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"Don't Think We Should Have Billionaires": Zohran Mamdani
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Sunday that billionaires shouldn't exist, stepping up his rhetoric in a network television interview against the wealthiest and most powerful New Yorkers.
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Global CEOs' Pay Rose 50% Since 2019, 56 Times More Than Workers: Report
Noting that the average pay for CEOs in India has reached $2 million a year, a new study by research and advocacy group Oxfam said the average pay for global CEOs surged by 50 per cent in real terms since 2019.
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Afghan Students Wear Turbans, Tunics, Reflect Taliban-Rule
The Taliban government's education ministry cites strengthening discipline, masking social inequalities and promoting what the authorities see as true Islamic attire as reasons for the dress code change.
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Some of Europe's Poorest Live Longer Than America's Wealthiest. Study Explains Why
A study found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.
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Black Children Die At Twice The Rate Of Their White Peers In US: Report
Since 1950, Black infants and children in the US have consistently died at twice the rate of their White peers.
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Learning CPR On Manikins Without Breasts Puts Women's Lives At Risk, Finds Study
Learning CPR compression techniques on manikins without breasts contributes towards women being less likely to receive life-saving first aid from bystanders, a study conducted by Australian researchers found.
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Brazil's G20 Presidency: Hunger, Poverty, Inequality Top Priorities
G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation -- areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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G20 Taskforce Calls For Global Panel To Tackle 'Inequality Emergency'
A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy and cause economic instability.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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After 80 Years Of Male Leadership, Global Calls Intensify For UN's First Female Chief
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
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Indonesian President Says Some Protests 'Leaning Towards Treason, Terrorism'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies that have spread across the country in recent days amounted to treason and terrorism.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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UN Chief Urges Aid Surge In World Of 'Cimate Chaos, Raging Conflicts'
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to "rev up the engine of development" aid in "a world shaken by inequalities, climate chaos and raging conflicts".
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"Don't Think We Should Have Billionaires": Zohran Mamdani
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Sunday that billionaires shouldn't exist, stepping up his rhetoric in a network television interview against the wealthiest and most powerful New Yorkers.
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Global CEOs' Pay Rose 50% Since 2019, 56 Times More Than Workers: Report
Noting that the average pay for CEOs in India has reached $2 million a year, a new study by research and advocacy group Oxfam said the average pay for global CEOs surged by 50 per cent in real terms since 2019.
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Afghan Students Wear Turbans, Tunics, Reflect Taliban-Rule
The Taliban government's education ministry cites strengthening discipline, masking social inequalities and promoting what the authorities see as true Islamic attire as reasons for the dress code change.
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Some of Europe's Poorest Live Longer Than America's Wealthiest. Study Explains Why
A study found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.
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Black Children Die At Twice The Rate Of Their White Peers In US: Report
Since 1950, Black infants and children in the US have consistently died at twice the rate of their White peers.
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Learning CPR On Manikins Without Breasts Puts Women's Lives At Risk, Finds Study
Learning CPR compression techniques on manikins without breasts contributes towards women being less likely to receive life-saving first aid from bystanders, a study conducted by Australian researchers found.
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Brazil's G20 Presidency: Hunger, Poverty, Inequality Top Priorities
G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation -- areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
