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Better Work for Immigrants: Tackling Joblessness and Stunted Progression in the European Union

This day-long conference in Brussels, co-sponsored by the International Labour Office and the European Commision’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion, focuses on the dynamics by which migrants get stuck in low-skilled work, and the role of training and employment services in helping them progress in their occupations.




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Investing in the Future: Labor Market Integration Policies for New Immigrants in Germany

Against the backdrop of an aging population and shrinking labor force, German policymakers have been giving greater priority to policies that ensure that immigrants are able to make their way into middle-skilled work. This report assesses recent policy developments designed to facilitate the labor market advancement of new arrivals in Germany.




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Aiming Higher: Policies to Get Immigrants into Middle-Skilled Work in Europe

This report is the final one in an MPI-International Labour Office series that examines the employment prospects of migrants in the EU (focusing on the case-study countries of the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom), as well as the effectiveness of integration and workforce development policies in helping these workers overcome barriers and ascend out of low-skilled work.




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Better Work for Immigrants: Tackling Joblessness and Stunted Progression in the European Union

A day-long conference in Brussels, co-sponsored by the International Labour Office and the European Commision’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion, where panelists discuss the dynamics by which migrants get stuck in low-skilled work, and the role of training and employment services in helping them progress in their occupations. The conference concludes a project and series of reports prepared on the Labor Market Integration of New Arrivals in Europe




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Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Services

Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.




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Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Services

This webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.




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Immigration and U.S. Immigration Policy: Medium-Term Fiscal Impacts and Long-term Fiscal Sustainability for the U.S. Budget

Testimony of Marc Rosenblum, MPI Senior Policy Analyst, before the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.




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The Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law

Testimony of Demetrios G. Papademetriou, MPI President, before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives.




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The Executive Proclamation Designating the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks a National Monument: Implications for Border Security

Testimony of Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.




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A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United States

Letter submitted by Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, at the request of the Minority Staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the February 25, 2015 joint subcommittee hearing reviewing apprehension, detention, and release policies regarding unauthorized immigrants.




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Transnational Organized Crime Groups, Immigration, and Border Security: Connections, Distinctions, and Proposals for Effective Policy

Testimony of Andrew Selee, President of MPI, before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration on December 12, 2018 regarding the intersections of transnational crime, immigration, and border security.




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Sharks' Evander Kane pushing NHL players to show more personality

The NHL is about as old-school as it gets, and Evander Kane is pushing to change that.




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Edmonton police campus project needs new roof, $8M more funding: city report

The leaky roof on the Edmonton police campus facility needs to be replaced, adding $8 million to an already delayed and over-budget project, according to a report headed before city councillors on Monday. 



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Police in Saskatoon arrest woman who escaped from Edmonton healing lodge in 2018

Correctional Service of Canada says an inmate, who escaped from an Edmonton facility in 2018, was arrested by police in Saskatoon on Saturday morning.



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Winnipeg teens were ready for 'grittier rock 'n' roll' of Little Richard, recalls veteran musician

Drummer Owen Clark, 81, said in the 1950s, Manitoba teenagers would dance to Little Richard all night long. The 87-year-old rock pioneer died on Saturday morning.



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Understanding the ability of COVID-19 virus to infect pets and livestock

A new paper identifies the critical need for research on the ability of the COVID-19 virus to infect certain animal species, the transmissibility of infection between humans and those animals, and the impact infection could have on food security and the economy.




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Exposure to racial residential segregation associated with worse cognitive performance in mid-life

A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that black subjects who were exposed to highly segregated neighborhoods in young adulthood exhibited worse performance in cognitive skills in mid-life.




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RNA interference machinery influences epithelial cell biology

Epithelial cells are held together and connected by several different types of structures that form cell-cell contacts.




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The grange holds potential to increase the reach of public health efforts

In the ongoing struggle to address health care disparities in rural communities across the U.S., a recent Oregon State University study found that the perfect partner may be hiding in plain sight.




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Russia: New Law Eliminates Requirement to Renounce Foreign Citizenship

(May 1, 2020) On April 24, 2020, the Russian government portal for legal information published the text of the newly adopted Law on Amending the Law on Citizenship. (Federal Law No. 134-FZ of April 24, 2020, Concerning the Simplification of the Procedure for Acquisition of Russian Citizenship.) The new law, which will enter into force […]




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France: Court Orders Amazon France to Limit Its Activity to Sale of Essential Items

(May 5, 2020) On April 14, 2020, the Tribunal Judiciaire (Trial Court) of Nanterre ordered the French subsidiary of Amazon to limit the activities of its warehouses to processing only orders for items that were essential in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential items were defined as food, hygiene, and medical products. The court gave […]




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Taulia Tagovailoa (date: 5/10/2020 - Rank: 7)




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N.B. COVID-19 roundup: New policy will allow palliative care patients up to 2 visitors

New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said the province will introduce a new policy that's independent of the phase two recovery stage announced Friday.



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Elon Musk sues California officials, vows to pull Telsa from state over COVID-19 restrictions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company's factory and headquarters out of California and sued local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory.





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Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism – Filmfare

Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism  Filmfare



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Staying live – Daily Pioneer

Staying live  Daily Pioneer



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Nachruf auf Little Richard: A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!

Vorbild für die Beatles, Elton John und Prince: Little Richard schuf mit seiner flamboyanten, sexuell ambivalenten Bühnen-Performance und seinem Hit "Tutti Frutti" die Grundlagen für den Rock'n'Roll.



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Watch: Sonnalli twins and dances with her mom

Actress Sonnalli Seygall, who rose to fame with Luv Ranjan’s hit franchise ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’, was recently seen in ‘Jai Mummy Di’ with Sunny Singh. The film released earlier this year and just ahead of Mother’s Day, Sonnalli and her Mummy shot a cover of the super hit song, ‘Mummy Nu Pasand’.



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Danville Farmers’ Market returns with social distancing guidelines – WSET

Danville Farmers' Market returns with social distancing guidelines  WSET



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This Indian life by Shoba Narayan: Learning life lessons at the local bazaar – Hindustan Times

This Indian life by Shoba Narayan: Learning life lessons at the local bazaar  Hindustan Times



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Xiaomi’s Mi Box 4K Box to go on sale today: Price and other details – Livemint

  1. Xiaomi's Mi Box 4K Box to go on sale today: Price and other details  Livemint
  2. Xiaomi Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: A quick comparison of two flagship phones  India Today
  3. “Too expensive!”: Does Xiaomi have an image problem in India?  TechPP
  4. Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price in India, Specifications Compared  Gadgets 360
  5. Xiaomi Mi Box 4K to go on sale today in India  Hindustan Times
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After Vizag gas leak, Centre issues guidelines for restarting industries post-coronavirus lockdown – khabrisala

After Vizag gas leak, Centre issues guidelines for restarting industries post-coronavirus lockdown  khabrisalaGovt issues new guidelines for restarting industries after lockdown  LivemintConsider Week 1 As Trial: Government On Indus...



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Music: A little rhythm when blue – Jamaica Observer

Music: A little rhythm when blue  Jamaica Observer



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Realme Narzo 10 confirmed to feature MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor – Hindustan Times

Realme Narzo 10 confirmed to feature MediaTek Helio G80 gaming processor  Hindustan TimesRealme Narzo 10 officially confirmed to pack Helio G80 SoC - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comRealme Narzo 10, Realme Narzo 10A Launch on May 11:...



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‘Response to coronavirus crisis has been anemic, spotty’: Barack Obama slams Donald Trump’s handling of… – Firstpost

  1. 'Response to coronavirus crisis has been anemic, spotty': Barack Obama slams Donald Trump's handling of...  Firstpost
  2. What Barack Obama Said About Trump's Handling Of COVID-19 In Leaked Call  NDTV
  3. Obama lashes out at Trump’s handling of coronavirus  Deccan Chronicle
  4. ‘Absolute chaotic disaster’: Barack Obama criticises Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 crisis  Times Now
  5. ‘Chaotic Disaster:’ Obama Slams Trump’s Response to Coronavirus  The Quint
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Players and everyone else need to live with this virus: Gambhir – Hindustan Times

Players and everyone else need to live with this virus: Gambhir  Hindustan TimesCricketers will have to live with dangers of COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir  Times of IndiaPlayers will need to live with this virus in foreseeable future: Ga...



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Gold bonds open tomorrow for subscription when investment demand is rising – Livemint

Gold bonds open tomorrow for subscription when investment demand is rising  LivemintHere's All You Need to Know About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Opening on Monday  News18Sovereign Gold Bond opens tomorrow: Issue price fixed at Rs 4,...



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After flip-flops, IndiGo clarifies pay cut for senior employees will be for entire 2020-21 – Moneycontrol

After flip-flops, IndiGo clarifies pay cut for senior employees will be for entire 2020-21  MoneycontrolCovid-19: IndiGo's senior employees to face pay cut up to 25% for entire FY21  LivemintAfter Flip-Flops, IndiGo Announces Pay Cu...



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Could a vaccine wipe out COVID-19 or will protection be short-term? That's the 'million dollar question'

Would a vaccine for the new coronavirus wind up offering long-lasting immunity? Or will the virus prove to be a shape-shifter, mutating quickly enough that people need annual vaccines like those for seasonal strains of influenza? Researchers are probing for answers in the rush to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.



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Amateur B.C. baker proves you don't have to go to Paris to learn to make delicious bread

One sister was formally trained in France. The other learned how to bake off the internet and shows how you don't need to go abroad to know about bread.



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B.C. fire-related fatalities on the rise in 2020, says province

Fire officials are asking people in B.C. to test smoke alarms and take care in the kitchen as 15 people have died in the province so far this year due to fires — three times the number of deaths for the same time period in 2019.



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'Bellissimo!'

OM Italy makes increasing use of their excellent facility, Forterocca, as a base for sports and arts ministries.




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Seeing missions in an Italian light

Danish students gain perspective and experience with OM Italy.




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Summer camp in the Val Pellice Valley

OM Italy organises an annual summer camp for children in Torre Pellice, where many hear the gospel for the first time.




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Cycling to Transform

Cyclists with the Ride to Transform initiative rode 830 kilometres (about 515 miles) through Italy to raise funds for Transform relief projects around the Mediterranean.




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Community living, Jesus style

How do you shine God’s light to people in the community in which God has placed you?