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The female car mechanic driving change in patriarchal Pakistan
AFP, Published on 16/10/2018
» MULTAN (PAKISTAN) - Since picking up a wrench as one of the first female car mechanics in conservative Pakistan, Uzma Nawaz has faced two common reactions: shock and surprise. And then a bit of respect.
Democrat head calls for change as party crisis looms
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/04/2025
» Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on stressed the need for the party to embrace change as it navigates a crisis on the eve of its 80th anniversary.
Vietnam tycoon to avoid death penalty after law change
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes including bribery and embezzlement, paving the way for tycoon Truong My Lan to be spared execution, according to a senior parliament official.
Did George Floyd protesters miss their moment for change?
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — Outrage over George Floyd's killing by police catapulted Black Lives Matter (BLM) into one of the largest protest movements in United States history, with angry crowds chanting the slogan at rallies from Los Angeles to Washington.
Education minister urges universities to change with the times
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/07/2019
» Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Suvit Maesincee has called on universities to adapt to digital disruption and shifting demographics.
PPRP set to name chief of charter change panel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/11/2019
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) will nominate the person it deems most fit to lead the House committee tasked with studying constitutional amendments, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said.
Thai schools to determine student hairstyles after regulation change
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/01/2025
» Thailand's Ministry of Education has revoked the regulation concerning hairstyles for students in public schools, ministry spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said.
Arctic's record warming driving 'broad change' in environment: study
AFP, Published on 11/12/2018
» WASHINGTON - Global warming is heating the Arctic at a record pace, driving broad environmental changes across the planet, including extreme storms in the mid-latitudes, a major US scientific report said Tuesday.
The fishing industry is waiting for a sea change
News, Jason Judd, Published on 18/12/2018
» Today, the world observes International Migrants Day -- a day to recognise the contributions and struggles of those who have left home in search of work that provides fair income and safe working conditions. Jobs that help put food on the table and protect their families. In short, what the International Labour Organisation calls decent work.
Britons could face diet change under hard Brexit: report
AFP, Published on 22/12/2018
» LONDON - The British government could tell citizens to change their diets if importing food from the European Union becomes difficult under a no-deal Brexit, a report said Friday.