Combat roles will still be restricted, but female soldiers and sailors will have greater access to the academy that leads to choice leadership positions.
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They Never Could Work From Home. These Are Their Stories.
A parallel universe of millions of employees did not have the luxury of thinking about returning to the office — they never left. Six workers share their experiences.
As Germany Election Nears, Merkel Leaves a Strong But Vulnerable Economy
Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Europe through crises, and Germany has boomed during her tenure. But she has ducked changes needed to ensure the success lasts, analysts say.
Italy Requires Covid Green Pass for Most Workers
The new mandate that workers be able to show proof of vaccination, immunity or a recent negative test by mid-October is one of the most sweeping in Europe.
The U.K. Prepared for a Jobs Crisis, but Got the Unexpected
Instead of a surge in unemployment, businesses are struggling to fill positions, presenting a new risk to the pandemic recovery.
China’s Xi Pressures Tycoons With ‘Common Prosperity’ Talk
As the country’s leader prepares for a likely third term, he is promising “common prosperity” to lift farmers and working families into the middle class.
Japan Needs a Lot More Tech Workers. Can It Find a Place for Women?
The country is pushing to digitally modernize itself, but one of the developed world’s starkest gender gaps is holding it back.
India’s Economic Figures Belie Covid-19’s Toll
Strong results compared with last year’s performance mask lingering weaknesses that could hold back needed job creation.
An Afghan Refugee Built a Robot as a Message of Hope
As Afghans flee the Taliban, the experiences of a fellow countryman, Saidullah Karimi, warn of tough times ahead, but also carry a message of hope.
A New Coal Mine for England Is Stirring Hopes and Fears
A mining company’s proposal has largely been embraced locally as an economic stimulus, but climate concerns may shelve the idea.