Whether it’s to save money, a reluctance to sign a lease or potential environmental benefits, virtual offices have become the solution for many start-up and small businesses. Fundamentals of the virtual office include a professional business address, a personal mailbox, live professional reception service, meeting facilities and video conferencing services. It’s easy to understand […]
The Amanda Knox Case: The Italian Supreme Court Faces Renewed International Scrutiny
Last week the Italian Supreme Court released a 74 page document outlining its reasons for overturning the appellate acquittal of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of British exchange student Meredith Kercher. The decision reinstates their original 2009 conviction and orders a new appellate level review to be held in Florence. For […]
Kazakstan Ignores Human Rights Concerns
Economics count for more than rights, and western governments have little leverage anyway. By Gaziza Baituova Despite harsh words from the United States and European Union about Kazakstan’s worsening human rights record, the country’s leaders are unlikely to modify their behaviour, local analysts say. It is a simple equation – placed in the balance against […]
Outcry for Reopening of Helmand Schools
With security improving, tens of thousands of children are still prevented from resuming their education. By Gol Ahmad Ehsan, Nazir Ahmad Woror Residents of Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province say nearly half the schools there remain closed, and they dispute claims by education officials that it would not be safe to reopen them. Schools in […]
‘Maid in India’ – Shocking Findings
In Tamil Nadu textile and garment products for big brands and retailers are being made by girls and young women under exploitative working conditions, says a report, ‘Maid in India’, published by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) and the India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN). Workers are recruited from poverty-stricken areas […]
‘Maid in India’ – Shocking Findings
In Tamil Nadu textile and garment products for big brands and retailers are being made by girls and young women under exploitative working conditions, says a report, ‘Maid in India’, published by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) and the India Committee of the Netherlands (ICN). Workers are recruited from poverty-stricken areas […]
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