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Australian Fair Work Commission rules that farm workers on piece rate entitled to minimum wage

Australia’s Fair Work Commission determined on Tuesday that farm workers being paid a piece rate are required to be paid the minimum rate for casual workers under the Horticulture Award, which is currently A$25.41 per hour.

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Northern Marianas governor closes schools for ten days after three COVID-19 cases detected

Governor of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Ralph Torres today ordered all schools and colleges on the islands to close for the next ten days, aiming to “mitigate against community spread” after three cases of COVID-19 were recorded yesterday; at least two were linked to middle schools in the capital Saipan.

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US, South Korean special envoys explore reopening talks with North Korea at Seoul meeting

On Sunday, United States and South Korean envoys met in Seoul, South Korea to discuss ways to reopen diplomatic talks with North Korea and sending humanitarian aid there.

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Houston Astros to face Atlanta Braves in 2021 World Series

Both the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves won their respective championships last weekend, and will face off against each other at the 2021 Major League Baseball World Series.

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Write-in candidate leads in Buffalo, New York mayor election

In a mayoral election held Tuesday in Buffalo, New York, votes tallied as “write-ins” led the race over Democratic Party challenger India Walton 59 percent to 41 percent, with all precincts’ votes reported.

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