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Antibiotic resistant superbugs on the rise

The antibiotic apocalypse- That's the name for a world in which antibiotics can no longer defeat common infections, according to medical experts. A world where a minor illness like strep throat could again be fatal. Antibiotic resistant infections are becoming more common thanks to overuse. And

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Tens of millions of lives at risk from superbugs

A new report claims that spending a little now could save money in the future as well as millions of lives around the world at risk of superbugs

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Migrant numbers to developed countries falls

The number of migrants heading to developed countries has fallen for the first time in 7 years, according to the OECD.

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Who are some of the best paid country leaders in Europe?

A study has unveiled the earnings of leaders and monarchs in key European countries.

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Euroviews. OECD: Probe Colombia's inaction on indigenous hunger crisis | View

Colombia must tackle dire malnutrition among its largest indigenous group, the Wayuu, if it wants to join the OECD, writes a researcher for Human Rights Watch.

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Which European country offers the best work-life balance?

Where are you more likely to work 50-hour weeks, and in which countries will you have more time to relax and have fun? New rankings reveal which European countries are best — and worst — for work and play.

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Gender equality progress 'far too slow', says OECD

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Climate change, the US and Europe: OECD chief speaks to euronews

Climate change, the US, Brexit and Europe were all up for discussion when euronews interviewed Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development…

Singapore

Singapore on top as Asian countries dominate PISA global education survey

Asian education systems have come out on top in the OECD’s latest PISA global survey.

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Finland and Estonia top of the class in EU for education

Finland and Estonia are among the best countries in the EU for education, according to new rankings by the OECD.

Economy

OECD sounds optimistic about short-term global growth

The OECD's latest bi-annual economic outlook revised global growth up.

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Europeans live longer, but not in the best of health - new report

Europeans are now more likely to live into their 80s, but they may not be in the best of health.

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Happiness at work - dream or reality?

Do you work to live or live to work? The Euronews Insiders team finds out how important it is to enjoy your employment and how your employer can help.

Economy

OECD forecasts weak global growth, not enough to meet expectations of young and old

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says global economic growth will flounder this year and next as globalisation stalls.

Economy

Women and minorities worse off as US wage gap widens

A new report by the OECD claims that US income inequality continues to widen.

Business Line

How to beat the economic low growth trap and Iran's data directive

Business Line explores the OECD's warning that the global economy is in a 'low growth trap' and Tehran wants foreign social media to move its citizens' data onto servers inside Iran.

Economy

OECD pessimistic about global growth, blames rich world governments

The world is stuck in a "low-growth trap" the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says, even as it slightly raised the eurozone economic outlook for this year.

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OECD warns of 'Brexit tax' if UK leaves EU

British voters face ‘Brexit tax’ if they leave EU OECD says ‘no upside’ for UK in a Brexit Leave camp says OECD report is unreliable It will cost

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The Brief from Brussels: Greece faces another cash crunch

This is the Brief from Brussels: Euronews’ daily round-up of the biggest news stories that are making headlines in Europe’s capital and beyond. In

Economy

OECD slashes economic growth forecasts for United States, Europe and Brazil

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development remains downbeat about global economic growth this year, cutting its forecasts for the United States, Europe and Brazil.