December 2018
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It’s time for Beijingers to get skates on! Picture taken on 30 December, 2018 Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of rime in NE China. Picture taken on 31 December, 2018 Times Square showered with confetti ahead of New Year’s Eve Lantern festivals held across China to greet the new year on 30 December, 2018 Jack…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the United Nations will continue to bring people together to build bridges and create space for solutions in 2019. Image: Antonio Guterres In his New Year message, the UN chief said the world is undergoing a stress test, as climate change is running fast, geo-political divisions…
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A woman was allegedly stripped and thrashed half-naked on the streets by some men who had an argument with her husband in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi on Saturday. The incident took place around 5 pm on Saturday evening in Rapri village, according to NDTV. The victim was out when a man from the village, identified…
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A lion escaped its enclosure and killed a recent college graduate at a North Carolina conservatory during a routine cleaning, the center said Sunday. The lion was later shot and killed. The fatal attack occurred at the Conservators Center in Burlington, North Carolina, about 50 miles northwest of Raleigh, CBS News confirmed. The Caswell…
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Newly-weds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are no different when it comes to welcome 2019 in the best way possible. The couple has been sharing photos on their social media accounts and we can’t stop gushing over them! The duo is currently in Switzerland, where they can be seen enjoying with family and close…
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‘Sanctify the house of the Lord…carry out the rubbish.’ 2 Chronicles 29:5 NKJV In Scotland they have a New Year’s tradition that involves cleaning out your house, dumping the old ashes from your fireplace and paying off your outstanding debts. It’s about clearing out the old to make room for the new. And from…
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Iraq’s new education minister has resigned over allegations her brother was a leader with Daesh just days after she was handed the post. The scandal is the latest blow to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi who has still not completed his Cabinet amid deep divisions between the Parliament’s main political blocs over the key…
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It is a more enticing option for Singaporeans to invest in properties overseas than to invest in real estate in Singapore. This is according to Ismail Gafoore, co-founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of property firm PropNex. In an interview with Asia Business First Podcast, Ismail said that in order to invest in a decent…
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China has released the detained Canadian national, spokesman for Global Affairs Canada Richard Walker informed on Sunday. Sarah McIver was detained due to a work permit issue related to her teaching job in China. Walker, however, refused any further information about McIver’s return to Canada. McIver’s detention was confirmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
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Everyone knows how often people suffer dating violence, rape or sexual molestation and this highlights the need for improved human rights protection in every 21st century society. A responsive, well-equipped and efficient governmental systems such as the police, policymakers and courts, including advocacy groups, are therefore required to curb the menacing impact from rapists,…
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Previously, the concept of the term “safety culture” was discussed; this part mainly focuses on the elements of culture (Figure 5.1) and importance of culture on offshore safety. Reason (1997) explored the components of a safety culture consisting of just culture, reporting culture, learning culture, and informed and flexible cultures (Figure 5.2). The researcher also described…
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Child marriage refers to a spousal relationship in which one or both spouses are under 18 years old. Although this definition sounds straightforward, the realities of child marriage can be complicated. Both the words “child” and “marriage” are sometimes interpreted differently. The internationally recognized definition of a child – established by the Convention of the…
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