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US job growth slows in December, wages rebound

US employment increased less than expected in December but there was a rebound in wages, pointing to sustained labour market and economic growth.

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OPINION: Robots could put most humans out of work. What then?

By Sean Welsh, researcher in robot ethics at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand Robots will replace many humans: perhaps most humans in the workplace.

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How can Europe beat long-term unemployment?

In this edition of Real Economy, Euronews looks at the fiscal drain from Europe's long-term unemployment crisis.

Economy

German inflation rises sharply, unemployment falls

Inflation in Germany jumped in December - up 1.7% on the year - due to costlier energy and food while unemployment there fell more than expected.

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France

French first to protect 'the right to disconnect'

France pioneers protection of employees' right to ignore email when outside work.

Business Series

UniCredit moves to overcome Italian banking woes with 13 bln euro share sale

Italy's largest bank, UniCredit, is to raise 13 billion euros in a share issue to shore up its balance sheet. It will also cut 14,000 jobs.

Focus

EuroSkills 2016: battle of young craftspeople

Young people from more than 30 countries were in the Swedish city of Gothenburg to take part in EuroSkills 2016.

Economy

US jobless figures fall to nine-year low as employment stays stable

2016 likely to create less jobs but US unemployment to stay under 5% mark says US Bureau of Labour Statistics.

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U.S. workers rally in first 'Fight for $15' protest since Trump win

Workers from fast-food chains and nearly 20 airports joined nationwide protests for higher pay, union rights and immigration reform on Tuesday in their first major action since businessman Donald Trum

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Alitalia under fresh pressure to axe 2,000 jobs

Italy’s flag carrier, Alitalia may be forced to cut up to 2,000 jobs as it continues efforts to stem losses.

World

World Bank warns popularist politics will drag on global growth

Populism has a negative impact on the long term economic outlook of Europe and Central Asia but short term growth is expected to accelerate in the region – according to a new report from the World…

USA

Trump lays out his plans for first 100 days

Donald Trump has released a video message outlining his policy plans for his first 100 days in office.

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Volkswagen slashes 30,000 jobs to save billions

Volkswagen has unveiled plans to cut 30,000 jobs to help achieve 3.7 billion euros in annual savings by 2020.

Economy

British jobless rate falls to 11-year low

Britain's jobless rate unexpectedly fell to an 11-year low between July and September, but there were also signs of a possible labour market slowdown.

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Microsoft moves to address competition issues on LinkedIn takeover

Microsoft has offered concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its bid for social network LinkedIn.

Economy

US adds 161,000 jobs in October, wages rise

US monthly jobs numbers show a strong pace of hiring in October, a lower unemployment rate and increased wages.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment eases to 10 percent

Unemployment in the eurozone remains high but eased in September to the lowest level in five years at 10 percent of the workforce.

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Bombardier to cut more jobs in Canada and Germany

Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier says it is cutting another 7,500 jobs - 10 percent of its workforce - over the next two years.

Economy

UK job growth slows but no Brexit shock yet

Job creation in Britain slowed in the three months up to August but it seems the Brexit vote has not yet undermined the labour market.

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Peugeot Citroen to cut more jobs in France - reports

Carmaker Peugeot Citroen reportedly plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs in France next year through early retirements and voluntary buyouts.