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‘Awakening the rainmaker’: A guide to gender equality

The real trigger for action came three years ago when she was pregnant for the first time, during which period she got a lot of well-meaning advice – most commonly: “You should

February 14, 2022

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Austria wins Olympic gold in men’s ski jumping

China’s veteran free skier Xu Mengtao, a four-time Olympian and the runner-up at Sochi 2014, fulfilled her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in the women’s aerials here on Monday evening…reports

February 14, 2022

Asia News·Sports

Afghanistan squads for Bangladesh ODI, T20I series ready

The squad also features two uncapped players – Darwish Rasooli and Nijat Masood…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan have named their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, which will commence on

February 14, 2022

Afghanistan·Sport·Sports

Londoners to pay more for tube, bus

Mayor outlines details of TfL fare changes from March 2022. Fares will rise by RPI+1 (4.8 per cent) overall on 1 March 2022 to help TfL reach financial sustainability. Tube pay as

February 14, 2022

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India non-commital on funding curbs on British NGOs

Oxfam subsequently filed a review petition with the government on January 14, but while the MHA acknowledged receipt, it has not communicated any decision in the matter…reports Asian Lite News United Kingdom

February 14, 2022

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Govts urge citizens to leave Ukraine amid fears of invasion

Canada is closing its embassy in Kyiv temporarily, moving diplomatic operations to Lviv, as is Australia…reports Asian Lite News Fearing an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, many countries are urging their citizens

February 14, 2022

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Boris contacted by police over lockdown parties

The prime minister’s office confirmed in a statement that he had been contacted by police. It comes with tensions boiling in Ukraine, and UK nationals warned to evacuate the country over the

February 14, 2022

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UK govt refuses to apologise to asylum seekers after ‘error of law’

The Home Office said: “We must do all we can to prevent the further tragic loss of life on the Channel and put an end to dangerous people-smuggling across our borders…reports Asian

February 14, 2022

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Economy rebounds by record 7.5% from pandemic in 2021

The UK economy increased by 1% in the fourth quarter despite the emergence of the omicron Covid-19 variant, matching its expansion in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed in

February 14, 2022

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A ‘number’ of British citizens detained in Afghanistan, says govt

Western media reports said at least six British citizens were being detained in Afghanistan, including former BBC correspondent Andrew North, who was released later that day, reports Asian Lite News A “number”

February 14, 2022

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