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More women needed at the top
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» Mexico has just elected its first female president, following a rare contest between two women, and a record number of women were recently elected to South Korea's National Assembly. But while these results represent welcome gains for gender equality, they are outliers. The broader picture is disheartening.
Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Nobel laureate Yunus indicted for embezzlement
Published on 12/06/2024
» DHAKA - Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and 13 others were indicted by a court in Bangladesh court on Wednesday on charges of embezzlement of 252 million taka ($2 million) from the workers’ welfare fund of his telecoms company.
The threat posed by Cambodia's new strongman
Oped, Published on 26/04/2024
» Although 2024 is being heralded as a banner year for elections, with dozens of countries -- representing more than half the global population -- holding polls, for some, it marks the nadir of democracy. Cambodia is one such case.
Aung San Suu Kyi ‘remains in prison’
Published on 18/04/2024
» Informed sources in Myanmar say that Aung San Suu Kyi remains in prison in Nay Pyi Taw, dismissing reports that the former head of the civilian government had been moved to a house, according to The Irrawaddy, an independent Myanmar news outlet.
Nobel Laureate economist explains ethos at city event
News, Published on 18/03/2024
» An ability to analyse sequences and future decisions is crucial in the realm of economics, Professor Finn Kydland, a Norwegian Nobel Laureate economist, told attendees during a keynote speech at a recent event.
Russia jails Nobel winner for criticising war
Published on 27/02/2024
» The co-chairman of Memorial, a Russian human rights group awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and banned by the Kremlin, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for criticising the invasion of Ukraine.
Rights campaigner Orlov calls Russia 'fascist' in court
Published on 26/02/2024
» LONDON: Veteran human rights activist Oleg Orlov decried what he called the "strangulation of freedom" in Russia at a court hearing on Monday as prosecutors sought to have him jailed for nearly three years for discrediting the armed forces.
More research on the brain needed: Moser
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» Further research into the communication between cells in the brain is crucial in finding a cure for individuals suffering from brain-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, an expert says.
‘Silent strike’ on Myanmar coup anniversary
Published on 01/02/2024
» Opponents of military rule in Myanmar staged a “silent strike” on Thursday as the country marked three years since the military coup that ousted the elected government of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.