AI is taking over job hiring, but can it be racist?
AI is being introduced at every stage of the hiring pipeline, with more than 55% of U.S. human resources managers using predictive algorithms to help them make recruitment choices
Biden G7, NATO to-do list: unite allies, fight autocracy, attack COVID-19
After a rocky four years under former President Donald Trump, Biden hopes to reunite allies against common threats - COVID-19, Russia, and China
COVID-19 crisis makes electricity too costly for millions in Africa, Asia
The pandemic's economic impact left more than 25 million people unable to pay for power in 2020, mainly in Africa, threatening progress towards access for all
U.S. to unveil human trafficking steps; Harris visits Guatemala
The vice president will announce steps to combat human trafficking and focus on economic development, climate and food insecurity and women's issues
China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang
Research estimates Beijing policies could increase the Han Chinese population in southern Xinjiang and cut millions of Uyghur births
Afghan schoolgirl determined to return to school after deadly blast
Fatima was in the school corridor getting ready to go home when the first bomb exploded outside the school gate. Two more bombs detonated as people rushed to escape
Taxi for hire! Bangkok cabbie hopes to capitalise on his COVID-19 shot
Authorities have tried to prioritize frontline workers including taxi drivers and public transport staff in their vaccine rollout
'We're all pained' - Canada indigenous leaders dismiss Pope remarks
Pope Francis said he was pained by the discovery, but stopped short of the direct apology some Canadians had demanded
Hundreds of former leaders urge G7 to vaccinate poor against COVID-19
In their letter to the G7, one hundred former world leaders said global cooperation had failed in 2020, but that 2021 could usher in a new era
Germany backs carbon pricing in EU climate policy overhaul - document
Germany backed the EU Commission's plan to impose CO2 prices on transport and heating in buildings