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EU says worried by Russia's human rights record

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union criticized Russia's human rights record on Sunday, saying it was increasingly concerned at a wave of restrictive legislation and prosecutions against activists.Full story

Will the global economy address labor standards?

On Sunday's Up with Steve Kornacki, the panel discussed the potential political, economic, and human consequences of the Bangladesh factory collapse. Full story

Raising the level of standards for workers’ rights

  The UP panel continues the conversation on the Bangladesh disaster and workers’ rights. They debate whether companies need to care more about who produces their products.

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  Kerry Kennedy: Farm workers rights are about ‘human dignity’

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