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Schools prepare for attacks
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 05/03/2023
» The school year was starting in 10 days, and Donald Keegan was a busy man. An associate superintendent of the North Syracuse Central School District, Mr Keegan had to make sure the bus drivers were trained and the cafeterias fully staffed. He had a tour to lead that afternoon and a school board meeting in the evening.
From producer to wearer -- lifecycle of the humble face mask
AFP, Published on 16/05/2020
» PARIS - The humble mask has become a universal symbol of the new coronavirus pandemic and a crucial means of limiting contagion.
US giant Monsanto known for controversial chemicals
AFP, Published on 11/08/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - From "Agent Orange" and DDT to genetically modified crops, Monsanto has long been associated with controversial chemicals, but a US court order for it to pay damages because one of its herbicides may cause cancer could open the door to thousands more claims against the company.
Thai anti-coup activists mark student crackdown anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/10/2015
» BANGKOK - Around 200 anti-coup activists on Wednesday peacefully marked the anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on students in Bangkok, defying the ruling junta's ban on political gatherings.
Prognosis improving for Myanmar healthcare
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/02/2015
» A few patients wearing wrinkled longyi stroll through a hallway so quiet that their conversation echoes through the North Okkalapa General Hospital, the second largest public hospital in Yangon.