Swiss vote on unconditional basic income
Swiss voters are set to decide on whether every citizen should receive a basic guaranteed income, the world's first referendum on such a matter. Although the latest polls show that 70 per cent are opposed to the idea - which is being discussed by economists and politicians in several countries - the initiators say that the public vote on Sunday will be a success, even if they win only 20 per cent. "We wanted to send a signal with this referendum. The debate about a basic income will definitely ..>> view originalThousands march in Argentina to protest violent attacks on women
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China's Deputy Chief Admiral Sun Jianguo delivers his speech in Singapore. Photo: AP Beijing: China has pushed back on US pressure to curb its activity in the South China Sea, reiterating its sovereignty claims over most of the disputed waters and insisting it had "no fear of trouble".Addressing global defence chiefs at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday, Chinese Admiral Sun Jianguo responded to US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who earlier said C..>> view originalGruen: Blame the zoo, not the child
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South Korea is willing to deploy Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), an advanced U.S. missile system, amid growing nuclear ambitions of its neighbor North Korea. Han Min-koo, the South Korea defense minister, made the comments during a security summit held in Singapore on Saturday.“[South Korea] undoubtedly has the intention to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense,” Han said, according to Yonhap News Agency. “The missile interception capability that the South Korean military a..>> view originalSyrian army presses offensive against IS
Highlights from day twenty eight of Bill Shorten?s election campaign where he announced $3billion for childcare
Election 2016: Who won the day? David Crowe The Australian 7:45PM June 5, 2016 Shorten wrap up day 2800:25:52 Highlights from day twenty eight of Bill Shorten?s election campaign where he announced $3billion for childcare Bill Shorten has found a way to put Malcolm Turnbull under pressure on household issues just when Labor was losing ground in the election battle over the economy. Shorten has chosen the path of least resistance..>> view original
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