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Voting for BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award begins
The nominees of the third edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman (ISWOTY) of the Year award have been announced, with public voting kicking off today. The five BBC ISWOTY nominees shortlisted by an distinguished jury of sports...2022-02-08 1617 0 -
Novel research identifies fresh ‘mixers’ in river pollution ‘cocktail’
Water quality in rivers is affected by underpinning ‘natural’ hydrogeological and biogeochemical processes, as well as interactions between people and their environment that are accelerating stress on water resources at unprecedented rates. Pollutants can move at...2022-01-25 2307 0 -
Leaked memo shows Myanmar Military desperate to hide from justice
Leaked memo shows Myanmar Military desperate to hide from justice A leaked memo shows how the Myanmar military is desperately trying to hide from international scrutiny of its atrocity crimes against the Rohingya and other people...2022-01-15 1766 0 -
Murree Snowfall Tragedy
Twenty-two people including women and children died after being trapped in their vehicles in snowstorm near the hilltop town of Murree, officials said early Saturday. Pakistan Army troops were leading the rescue operation to clear roads...2022-01-12 1601 0 -
Jigsaw Birmingham Dignity Distribution – HOW MUCH IS YOUR SISTERS DIGNITY WORTH?
HOW MUCH IS YOUR SISTERS DIGNITY WORTH? “It’s very sad, it’s humiliating. Women are using tissue papers (as sanitary pads). Some of them are cutting their childs diapers in two, some use newspapers, some use old...2022-01-11 1925 0 -
Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh hit by second fire in 10 days
A massive fire broke out just before 17.00 local time yesterday, sweeping through a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The flames were contained to one area, Camp 16, but the damage was extensive. Over 3,600 Rohingya refugees...2022-01-10 2002 0 -
China-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication
Older patients in hospitals across China took part in a major multi-centre open-label randomised clinical trial that showed there was no difference in post-operative delirium in older people with a hip fracture, if they had a...2022-01-01 1655 0 -
University of Birmingham launches Hong Kong Foundation
The University of Birmingham has launched a Hong Kong Foundation – a new initiative to offer the brightest students a chance to make the most of their talents, as well as funding research that benefits Hong...2021-12-25 2811 0 -
KPSN statement on Burmese Military attacks in Lay Kay Kaw, Karen State, Burma
Urgent humanitarian aid and protection needed for over 10,000 villagers fleeing Burmese Military attacks in Lay Kay Kaw, Karen State, Burma The Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN) is calling urgently for humanitarian aid and protection for...2021-12-22 1606 0 -
DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal raises £9.5 million in first 24 hours as well-known figures urge public to “act fast
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for desperate Afghan families facing extreme hunger this winter has raised £9.5 million in its first 24 hours. With donations still coming in, high profile supporters including Gillian Anderson have called on...2021-12-17 2702 0
