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Uzhgorod stabbing: One serviceman injured
The conflict sparked between the military at a local army base.
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
Senate passes amendments to 10 articles of trade union law
The Senate on Monday approved draft amendments to 10 articles of the Law on Trade Unions at the fourth session of the fourth legislature. It did so without modification, following its approval by the National Assembly last month. The 10 articles comprise Articles 3, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 54, 55 and 59 of the Law on Trade Unions, which was promulgated in 2016.
Healthcare management transferred to sub-national level
The government on Monday issued a sub-decree to delegate the management of healthcare provision to sub-national administrations, which will be effective as of January next year.
ACT pushes for national pill-testing after study finds it encouraged people to ditch unsafe drugs
Health and youth minister says all governments should support moves that could reduce the harms of drug use
Survivor of attack by Joseph McCann tells of long wait for therapy
Woman with PTSD symptoms had to go private as NHS wait was at least eight months
Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Derides ‘Conservatives’ Enjoying Bollywood Stars’ Erotic Songs
New Delhi (Sputnik): Controversial writer and feminist Taslima Nasreen, who was expelled from Bangladesh for taking on “fundamentalist Islam” through her writings, is currently living in exile in India.
How Do You Become a Porn Star? Webcam Model Thanks Journo For Career Motivation
In March 2019, Vice journalist Graham Isador wrote an article outlining the costs and profits of being a webcam model. He could not predict, however, what effect his story would have on the life of an ordinary American boy.
Reports: Library in China burned 'illegal' books
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Reports in China that a library staff burned dozens of "illegal" books is drawing controversy in the country, but the articles and social media posts on the matter have been removed.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019 winner
Miss South Africa, Zozobini Tunzi, won Miss Universe 2019 at the pageant hosted by Steve Harvey Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cosmic manifestation
Krishna is known as Vaasudeva, son of Vasudeva. But the term Vaasudeva is already well known in the Vedas and denotes the “One who dwells deep inside all beings and the One in whom all beings and thin
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
Hollywood Star Anthony Hopkins Says Actors ‘Are Pretty Stupid’
In a conversation with the magazine Interview, the actor who will turn 82 at the end of December, has revealed how he prepared for the role of President Nixon and the text of the shortest prayer in the world, which features strong language.
Britain’s young people are radicalised and registered. Will this be our election?
Our generation is even more politicised than in 2017, and the spike in registration is a reason to hope that change is coming, says gal-dem opinions editor Micha Frazer-Carroll
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
"I want children to look at me and see my face and see theirs reflected in mine," Miss South Africa Zozobini Tunzi said before her win.
Poverty blighted my childhood. I’m voting to help today’s cold and hungry kids
Boris Johnson’s government is predicted to impoverish hundreds of thousands more children, says author Kerry Hudson
Princess Margaret's Love Affair with the Island of Mustique
On Mustique, the Princess could be wild and unrestrained—and truly herself.
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Miss South Africa, Zozobini Tunzi, won Miss Universe at the pageant held at Tyler Perry Studios Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
PM refuses to look at picture of boy forced to sleep on hospital floor
Boris Johnson accused of not caring after refusing reporter’s requests several times
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ As Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
NHS data is a goldmine. It must be saved from big tech
Health datasets play a vital role in medical research. The UK could be losing a valuable public resource, says James Meadway, associate fellow of the Institute for Public Policy Research
Rohingya refugees demand justice at Myanmar World Court case
Rohingya Muslims demanded Myanmar be held to account at the United Nations' top court in The Hague, where Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is set to defend the country against charges of genocide of the minority community.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez say company seeking HIV patent extension 'deceitful and immoral'
Trump is urged to block company from holding back drug, Descovy, from the market
Ooh la la! Hollywood Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Advertises Vibrator in Goop Christmas Ad
In 2008, she launched a weekly lifestyle newsletter and years later this endeavour turned into a company called Goop, which sells products, clothing, accessories and what not for a pretty penny. Paltrow's company has been repeatedly criticized for selling medicinal products with questionable value and was even taken to court for false advertising.
Amazon's NHS Collaboration Will See the US Company Get Access to Medical Data for Free
It turns out that the government's deal with Amazon to provide medical date for Alexa to parrot at people is a bit shit for the NHS.
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
U.S. Lobbyists Seek Brexit Deal That Raises Drug Prices, Shreds Consumer Safeguards
The Brexit deal may be a Trojan horse for U.S. corporate interests, from Silicon Valley and American pork to pharmaceuticals.
At TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019, six women spoke in line with the theme, ‘Bold + Brilliant’
From discussions on gender bias to videos of animal communication, TEDxNapierBridge Women’s latest edition brought forth the female perspective
They Call Me Rocket: Drunken Raccoon Revels at Christmas Market in Germany - Video
Everybody needs to relax sometimes and crack open a cold one with friends, but alcohol might be tricky for those who lack stamina or for those drinking for the first time.
Finland Addresses Sex Change Regret as Gender Reassignment Soars
Over the past 15 years, the number of Finns seeking sexual reassignment has grown 20-fold. De-transitioning has been described as a physically and mentally challenging procedure with some of the effects being irreversible.
Number of victims of Odesa college fire grows to 12
Four people are still missing.
Can a WhatsApp message lead to a binding contract?
An associate unpacks the legal implication of contracts set up via social outlets and what this means to South African law.
Yash Receives 'The Sensation of South Indian Cinema' Award, Netizens Can’t Contain Their Excitement
New Delhi (Spuntik): Having started his career in Kannada television, Yash made his debut in cinema in 2013 with the film "Googly" and delivered some commercially successful films like "Mr and Mrs Ramachari", "Gajakesari", and "Santhu Straight Forward".
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.
My working week: 'A pupil is worried her mum will turn up at school drunk'
I work in a school with the most vulnerable children. It can be rewarding and impossibly frustrating
Will Finland Get World's Youngest Prime Minister?
If backed by the parliament and the president, Sanna Marin will become not only Finland's but the world's youngest prime minister, besting Ukraine's 35-year-old Oleksiy Honcharuk.
God Mode: New Game Allowing Users to Play as Jesus Christ Splits Netizens - Video
Sometimes games are really violent and depict dark magic, drawing criticism from religious people, but what if they literally allow you play God?
Indian Lawyer Lauded in NYC for his Work of Cleaning Beaches in Mumbai
New Delhi (Sputnik): Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission is a nationwide campaign to clean up the streets, roads, and infrastructure of India's cities, towns, urban, and rural areas launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tribute to the father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi on the anniversary of his birthday.
Tutu discharged from hospital, instructed to rest
Tutu, who turned 88 in October, has been open about his fight against prostate cancer.
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.