Animals that depend on old growth forests can struggle for decades trying to find suitable habitat if trees fall victim to fire. The porcupines were walking slow and funny, more […]
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World news round-up: 5 overnight developments from around the globe
Good morning! Begin your day with five key overnight stories from around the world. Here is a round-up of the top developments around the world today. Colombia’s most wanted drug […]
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China passes law to cut homework pressure on students
Beijing has exercised a more assertive paternal hand this year, from tacking the addiction of youngsters to online games to clamping down on "blind" worship of internet celebrities. China has […]
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China passes law to cut homework pressure on students
In recent months, the Chinese education ministry has also limited gaming hours for minors. China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the “twin pressures” of homework and […]
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First female head of Japan labour lobby vows to empower women
"Progress is extremely slow," said Tomoko Yoshino, who was elected this month as head of the 7 million-member Japanese Trade Union Confederation, known as Rengo. The first female president of […]
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Mexico warns migration will not slow without more U.S. investment in Central America
President Biden has vowed to focus on the underlying causes of migration in Central America by working to reduce poverty, violence and corruption The United States needs to invest more […]
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Putin orders nonwork week as COVID-19 numbers rise in Russia
Russia’s daily coronavirus mortality numbers have been surging for weeks with vaccine hesitancy contributing to the rise in number of infections Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered the country’s […]
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Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally's extradition to U.S.
Government opponents, including opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who the U.S. recognizes as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, celebrated the prospect of soon seeing one of Mr. Maduro’s top insiders behind bars Venezuela’s […]
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Seven killed in Rohingya camp attack
The attackers shot and stabbed people attending an Islamic school in the camp, a regional police chief said. Gunmen killed seven persons and wounded at least 20 on Friday in […]
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un slams U.S., vows to build 'invincible' military
A day earlier, he urged officials to overcome a “grim situation” facing the country and make stronger efforts to improve the food and living conditions of his people. North Korean […]
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