Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out
As China’s government worries about the falling birthrate, some private employers have ordered workers to do their part, or else.
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My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
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Trump layoff plan gets reprieve
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Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips
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Bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference singles out officer who tangled with ex-Proud Boys leader
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EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
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Betty White is getting her own postage stamp
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Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order
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Mourinho gets 4-game ban for derby comments
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I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney
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Mateta gets 25 stitches after 'reckless challenge'
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Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
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