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United States: Working from office slow to recover

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UNITED STATES

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has released data from 2021 indicating how the pandemic has changed where people work

Congo’s new president enters office under a cloud

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Serious doubts have been raised over the election’s credibility and the continued influence of the current ruling elite

Gender equality is a distant but achievable goal

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INT

There has been a robust rise in women’s access to non-agrarian employment and top political offices

Philippine policy pivot’s prospects portend problems

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PHILIPPINES

Now into his second year in office, the Philippines’ president is pursuing a new foreign policy direction

US foreign policy uncertainty abounds

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INTERNATIONAL

The realities of office will quickly force President-elect Donald Trump to abandon the vagueness of the campaign trail

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

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ARGENTINA

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%

Incumbent has key edge in race for Thai premiership

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THAILAND

Parties are gearing up for the May 14 general election

Party Congress will extend Xi's power

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CHINA

Xi Jinping is expected to begin a third term as leader of the Communist Party at the Party Congress next month

Ireland's Brexit position is facing growing pressure

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IRELAND

The Irish government could be blamed at home for no-deal if concessions are not made on the backstop

Mexico's AMLO will survive political challenges

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MEXICO

AMLO faces major political hurdles, but his rhetoric seems to resonate and will bolster his support