Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has called for urgent changes in the country's mining industry after a state government report found that sexual harassment and assault were rife in the sector.
Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has called for urgent changes in the country's mining industry after a state government report found that sexual harassment and assault were rife in the sector.
Germany is heading for a gas shortage if Russian gas supplies remain as low as they are now, and certain industries would have to be shut down if there is not enough come winter, Economy Minister Robert Habeck told Der Spiegel magazine.
Japanese shares rose on Friday as technology stocks tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, with sentiment aided by loose monetary policy in the country. By 0210 GMT, the Nikkei share average was up 0.8% at 26,372.16. It is on course to post a 1.6% rise for the week, and down 3.28% for the month so far. The broader Topix rose 0.35% to 1,858.16 - on track for a 1.23% weekly gain.
The largest U.S. banks on Thursday easily cleared the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual health check, in a vote of confidence for the sector amid signs the U.S. economy could tip into a recession in the months ahead.
Australia will push its mining industry to set up a register of sexual harassment perpetrators to help rein in abuse, a cabinet minister said, after a state government report detailed cases of "horrifying" and "appalling" behaviour against women.
Australia will push its mining industry to set up a register of sexual harassment perpetrators to help rein in abuse, a cabinet minister said, after a state government report detailed cases of "horrifying" and "appalling" behaviour against women.
* Report says mining industry culture fails to protect women. * Report recommends a register of offenders. * Miners asked to explore redress, compensation. By Praveen Menon and Byron Kaye.
The German companies that drive Europe's biggest economy are contemplating painful cuts to their output and resorting to polluting forms of energy previously considered unthinkable as they adjust to the prospect of running out of Russian gas. Reduced Russian deliveries have accelerated efforts across German industry to find alternatives to keep factories running and limit the economic cost.
The German companies that drive Europe's biggest economy are contemplating painful cuts to their output and resorting to polluting forms of energy previously considered unthinkable as they adjust to the prospect of running out of Russian gas. Reduced Russian deliveries have accelerated efforts across German industry to find alternatives to keep factories running and limit the economic cost.
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