UK Statement on Madagascar at Universal Review 48 | Mirage News
UK Statement at Madagascar’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Thank you, Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom thanks Madagascar for setting out its efforts to protect human rights. We urge the government to implement the new code of work, and to provide clarification that the work code also covers child
What caused the stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh festival that killed dozens?, Asia News – AsiaOne
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ACIG gets IA’s nod to extend capital hike approval via rights issue
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Afghanistan’s female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban
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Key moments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first hearing as he battled Dems, fended off attacks on vaccines, climate change and obesity
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Stay Well: Why do we have wisdom teeth and should I have mine taken out?
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Property rights will be upheld in KwaZulu-Natal, MEC Martin Meyer says
As the biggest land owner in the province, Meyer’s public works and infrastructure department will be releasing 133 properties on public tender…