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The OECD acknowledges progress made, and says Mexico should further prioritise fighting foreign bribery

Mexico has improved, but needs to give greater priority to the criminal enforcement of bribery and ensure that its criminal law enforcement authorities have all the resources and expertise they need to seriously investigate all allegations, according to a new OECD report.




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Knowledge is power: ensuring quality early childhood education and care provision (OECD Education Today Blog)

The latest report in the OECD’s Starting Strong series reviews the monitoring systems of 24 jurisdictions and reveals that monitoring does not merely encompass regulatory compliance but is moving towards better understanding what is happening inside an ECEC setting and how a child develops in several areas.




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Going grey, staying skilled (OECD Education&Skills Today Blog)

Increased life expectancy represents one of the great achievements of modern societies: living longer and better has been a dream of past generations. At the same time, it implies changes to many aspects of life.




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Archived webinar - "Pedagogical Knowledge and the Changing Nature of the Teaching Profession" (February 24th, 2017)

Highly qualified and competent teachers are fundamental for equitable and effective education systems. Teachers today are facing higher and more complex expectations to help students reach their full potential and become valuable members of 21st century society.




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Different, not disabled: Neurodiversity in education (OECD Education Today Blog)

Diversity in the classroom includes differences in the way students brains learn, or neurodiversity. Diagnoses of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) have risen dramatically in the last two decades.




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Teaching in Focus No. 19: How do teachers become knowledgeable and confident in classroom management? Insights from a pilot study

The Innovative Teaching for Effective Learning (ITEL) Teacher Knowledge Survey is the first international study to explore the nature, function and development of teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, i.e. what teachers know about teaching and learning.




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MP truck accident: Five migrant workers killed, 11 injured after truck overturns in Narsinghpur

The accident took place when the labourers were travelling from Telangana's Hyderabad city to Agra in Uttar Pradesh.




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Workshop: Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, the Triple Helix and Local Economic Development (London, UK)

The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners.




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OECD maps location of skilled U.S. workers and the employers who seek them

U.S. employers are demanding skilled workforces, but are not always able to find a local supply, says a new OECD study looking at Job Creation and Local Economic Development.




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Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia: Knowledge Sharing

Knowledge sharing is critical in fostering urban green growth. Cities in dynamic Asia urgently need to adopt and strengthen green growth models that take into account rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and motorisation.




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OECD launches its knowledge base on Adverse Outcome Pathways

The OECD is pleased to announce, together with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and the European Commission Joint Research Centre, the Adverse Outcome Pathway Knowledge Base (AOP KB). This is a web-based platform which aims to bring together all the knowledge on how chemicals can induce adverse effects, therefore providing a focal point for AOP development and dissemination.




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Italy's parks are filled with sunseekers as coronavirus deaths rise by 194 to 30,395

The Italian public took to bicycles around the Piazza Venezia and the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome while people of all ages walked and cycled to Ruffini Park in Turin during Phase Two of lockdown.




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Cardboard hospital beds that double as COFFINS are unveiled by Colombian ad company

A advertising company from Bogotá, Colombia, created hospital beds with metal railings that designers say can double as a casket if a patient dies.




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Will Covid-19 survivors face a lifetime of illness like those who battled polio?

Kirstin Coutney, pictured with her daughter Tilly, contracted Covid-19.  The 49-year-old mother of two from Bath is still suffering crippling fatigue, six weeks after developing the virus.




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Mother who battled NHS over brain cancer treatment for her son separates from her husband

Few relationships would be immune to the pressures wrought by their ordeal: the strain of caring for their desperately sick child, their brief life as fugitives, the draining legal battles.




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Matt Hancock's Covid crisis 'trace agents' will have NO medical knowledge

Thousands of vital coronavirus 'contact tracers' are only now being recruited by the Government - two weeks after the Health Secretary first announced they would be hired.




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Surfer killed in shark attack in Northern California

A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.




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The Veronicas claim they STILL don't understand why they were pulled off a Qantas flight

The Veronicas have once again spoken on their feud with Qantas and claim they are still confused at why the experience took place.




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Flights cancelled after door on a Qantas plane is almost RIPPED OFF during a maintenance inspection 

The double-deck aircraft was rolled into scaffolding following a routine maintenance check at Sydney Airport on Friday and will now be grounded for at least two weeks.




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The Veronicas claim Qantas flight attendant who called cops on will.i.am also kicked them off flight

Jess and Lisa Origliasso were in September removed from a Sydney to Brisbane flight after a disagreement with staff over luggage, and claim one of them was who called AFP on will.i.am.




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Wilton Lam jailed after carrying 25 kilograms of marijuana to Darwin on a Qantas flight

Wilton Lam, 28, from Melbourne had smuggled the drugs that had a street value of $275,000 onto a flight from Adelaide to Darwin in September.




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Qantas will DOUBLE flights between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island after Regional Express pulled out

Qantas will more than double the number of flights between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island after a decision by Regional Express to withdraw from the route.




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Qantas cleaners handled face masks, soiled nappies, dirty tissues without gloves, inspector found

SafeWork New South Wales has slapped Qantas with an improvement notice after observing cleaners handle used face masks, vomit, soiled nappies and dirty tissues without gloves or masks.




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Qantas staff consider class action alleging airline failed to protect them from coronavirus

Worrying clusters have emerged in recent days of Qantas cabin crew and their family being infected with COVID-19 - including 15 reported cases from a rescue flight from Santiago on March 29.




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Italy's parks are filled with sunseekers as coronavirus deaths rise by 194 to 30,395

The Italian public took to bicycles around the Piazza Venezia and the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome while people of all ages walked and cycled to Ruffini Park in Turin during Phase Two of lockdown.




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Boy, 4, who beat coronavirus and battled rare cancer is allowed outside for first time in two months

Essex cancer patient Archie Wilks, four, (right) was allowed outdoors for a family walk after testing negative for coronavirus. He walked through fields with his twin brother Henry (left) and parents.




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Russian troops are using drones to track down members of failed Venezuelan coup, local media claims

El Nacional published allegedly deleted tweets from state military command ZODI La Guaira center which claimed that Russian special forces members were aiding the search for coup members.




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Lawyer: Deputy led armed group to black teen's home

An armed group of white people knocked on the door of Monica Shepard. The group demanded to know information about a young missing girl. Among the mob was an off-duty Sheriff's deputy.




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Surfer killed in shark attack in Northern California

A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.




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Speaker Made Valedictory Reference On The Conclusion Of The 2Nd ... on 13 December, 2019

माननीय अध्यक्ष: माननीय सदस्यगण, अब हम सत्रहवीं लोक सभा के दूसरे सत्र की समाप्ति की ओर आ गए हैं, जो 18 नवम्बर, 2019 को आरंभ हुआ था। अब तक, हम 20 बैठकें कर चुके हैं जो 130 घंटे 45 मिनट तक चलीं। 18 नवम्बर, 2019 को चार नए सदस्यों ने शपथ ली अथवा प्रतिज्ञान किया।

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माननीय अध्यक्ष : इस सत्र में महत्वपूर्ण वित्तीय, विधायी और अन्य कार्यों का भी निपटान हुआ। वर्ष 2019-20 के लिए अनुदानों की अनुपूरक मांगों (सामान्य) पर चर्चा 5 घंटे 5 मिनट तक चली। वर्तमान सत्र के दौरान 18 सरकारी विधेयक पुर:स्थापित हुए। कुल मिलाकर 14 विधेयक पारित हुए। 140 तारांकित प्रश्नों के मौखिक उत्तर दिए गए। औसतन प्रतिदिन लगभग 7.36 प्रश्नों के उत्तर दिए गए। इसके अतिरिक्त औसतन प्रतिदिन 20.42 अनुपूरक प्रश्नों के उत्तर दिये गए। 27 नवम्बर, 2019 को सभी 20 तारांकित प्रश्न लिये गए।




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BRITs 2020: Mollie King serves up beachy boho glamour in a kooky ruffled tangerine mini-dress

The former The Saturdays singer, 32, added fashionista to her credentials as she stepped out at the 2020 BRIT Awards at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday evening.




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Woman, 88, stranded after Motor Ombudsman failed to rule for 11 months

Despite a claim to the Motor Ombudsman in March 2019, Brandy Thomas was left with no car but still paying insurance and tax until she got in touch with This is Money for help.




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Covidiot leads police on 151mph chase up the M1 as chief warns offences have doubled under lockdown

Drivers were caught driving at 'extreme speeds' on quiet roads over the Easter weekend, including a man who was clocked at 151mph on the M1 near London as he led police on a high-speed chase.




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Council workmen are ridiculed after painting 'Britain's narrowest Keep Clear signs'

Residents were baffled after the markings appeared at the end of Horseshoe Road in Spalding, Lincolnshire over the weekend.




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Once-ridiculed motors now claimed to be worth a pretty penny

The 'crap classics' list is made up of models that have seen a surge in demand - and value - as nostalgic previous owners look to regain some part of their youth with cars they drove years ago.




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Bizarre in-flight meltdown of Brisbane teacher Anthony Scott before being hit by a truck and killed

Anthony Stott was fatally hit by a truck in northern New South Wales less than 24 hours after stepping off a plane at Brisbane airport on February 9.




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Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe

Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad announced she is stepping down after it was revealed she is facing an integrity probe for the second time in 12 months.




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Jessica Ennis-Hill's 15-year-old application for SportsAid grant revealed as Team GB star retires

The application Jessica Ennis-Hill made for a SportsAid grant as a 15-year-old has been revealed by the organisation's Twitter account on the day she announced her retirement.




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Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill lead list of sporting stars to be acknowledged in New Year Honours

Two of Great Britain's greatest track and field athletes, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill, lead the list of sporting stars to be acknowledged in the New Year Honours.




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'I just babbled at her!': Niamh Emerson on meeting Jessica Ennis-Hill

With 500 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics, one of Britain’s most promising young athletes is discussing the art of keeping a cool head in exciting moments - like meeting your hero.




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Will Covid-19 survivors face a lifetime of illness like those who battled polio?

Kirstin Coutney, pictured with her daughter Tilly, contracted Covid-19.  The 49-year-old mother of two from Bath is still suffering crippling fatigue, six weeks after developing the virus.




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Mother who battled NHS over brain cancer treatment for her son separates from her husband

Few relationships would be immune to the pressures wrought by their ordeal: the strain of caring for their desperately sick child, their brief life as fugitives, the draining legal battles.




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Matt Hancock's Covid crisis 'trace agents' will have NO medical knowledge

Thousands of vital coronavirus 'contact tracers' are only now being recruited by the Government - two weeks after the Health Secretary first announced they would be hired.




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Arsenal news: Alexandre Lacazette ruled out until October with ankle injury 

Alexandre Lacazette will not play for Arsenal until October due to an ongoing problem with his left ankle, the club have confirmed. The Frenchman has found the net twice in three games this season.




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Jonathan Kodjia ruled out for three weeks after Aston Villa striker sustains fractured cheekbone

Aston Villa will be without striker Jonathan Kodjia for up to three weeks after he sustained a fractured cheekbone in a training-ground collision.




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Manchester United hit by injury crisis as FIVE stars including Pogba and Martial are ruled out

Pogba is set to miss the game with the ankle injury that forced him to withdraw from international duty with France, while Anthony Martial (thigh), Luke Shaw (thigh) and Diogo Dalot (hip) are also out.




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Championship news: Derby boss Phillip Cocu believes VAR will be rolled out in the league soon

After taking the lead through Scott Malone, the Rams were denied a penalty when Martyn Waghorn appeared to be felled by Joe Bennett only for referee Darren England to wave away appeals.




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Ramsey and De Ligt are ready for centre stage at Juventus after an unsettled summer for new recruits

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Aaron Ramsey has had his settling in period hampered by injury while Matthijs De Ligt found himself benched for their first match.




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Arsene Wenger's near-misses as Arsenal boss after Jadon Sancho becomes latest star he failed to sign

Over time and following the end of his remarkable 22-year spell in north London, Arsene Wenger has given us some fascinating insight into the players he nearly signed but just missed out on.




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Strictly star Saffron Barker's home was BURGLED as she slept

YouTube and Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has revealed her home - in which she lives with her family - was burgled last week, while everyone was asleep.