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The dangerous rise of 'medicalised' genital mutilation in Kenya
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» KISII (KENYA) - As Edinah Nyasuguta Omwenga fought for her life after developing complications during childbirth, she overheard doctors in the Kenyan hospital describe her condition as a textbook example of the damaging -- even deadly -- effects of genital mutilation.
UEFA suffers court defeat, but Super League finds few fans
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» LAUSANNE - Europe's top court dealt football governing body UEFA a scything legal tackle on Thursday, but an attempt by rival Super League promoters to kick off a new competition met a solid defensive wall of clubs and fans.
We should listen to the Global South on Gaza
News, Karishma Vaswani, Published on 23/03/2024
» There is a rising chorus of voices, mostly from the Global South, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the urgent provision of aid to a population that is facing imminent famine. Is anybody listening?
New releases for your streaming pleasure: June 12-18
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/06/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Vietnam Airlines becomes world’s best-performing airline stock
Bloomberg, Published on 11/07/2024
» A surprise return to profit has propelled Vietnam Airlines to become the world’s best performing airline stock this year, shrugging off the risk of bankruptcy as the company’s post-pandemic recovery finally picks up momentum.
The transition to green energy that wasn't
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 06/09/2024
» Despite much hype, the much-vaunted green energy transition away from fossil fuels isn't happening. Achieving a meaningful shift with current policies turns out to be unaffordably costly. We need to drastically change policy direction.
Israeli strike on Beirut kills 37
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2024
» BEIRUT - At least 37 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb on Friday, including three children and seven women along with 16 Hezbollah fighters, the Lebanese health ministry said on Saturday.
No place on earth is worse off than Sudan
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/11/2024
» There are wars in the world worse than those in Ukraine and Gaza. The war in Sudan is insanely cruel and stupid, but you hardly hear anything about it. Why not? Because, like me, other journalists hate writing about it and avoid doing so if they can.
Central banks can play a bigger role
News, Soohyung Lee, Published on 16/12/2024
» South Korea's remarkable transformation from one of the world's poorest countries to one of the richest is unparalleled in recent history. But while official data show robust growth and low unemployment, the economy remains beset by deep structural challenges that could have a profound impact on its future prosperity.
Buriram aim for fifth straight
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 15/08/2025
» It's once again that time of the year when the Thai football fans start fishing for an answer to a very familiar question: Can anyone thwart northeastern giants Buriram United's march to another Thai League 1 title?