Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
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Social Issues | Focus Jul 19, 2013
Racist outbursts show Italy's battle to adapt
From monkey chants in soccer stadiums to threats against the first black minister, racial outbursts in Italy reflect the profound social change taking place in a country relatively new to immigration. Shocking episodes of racism have multiplied over the past few months, from hooligans ...