South Korea to legislate new law to protect basic rights of children
The law will specify a wide range of their rights, including those to health care, education, as well as the right to rest and leisure.
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Singapore’s PM Lee and Ho Ching to receive royal honours from Johor Sultan
Previous Singapore recipients include then PM Lee Kuan Yew and then law minister E. W. Barker, who were given the award in 1984.
Media under severe attack, with every attack on press freedom must be opposed: CPI (M)
The editorial says press freedom in India is in crisis because of the “violence against journalists, politically partisan media and the concentration of media ownership”.
Salyan villagers forced to use polluted river water
Health workers say the consumption of unclean water from the river is one of the main causes of frequent illnesses among the villagers.
Health Ministry investigates mysterious hepatitis that killed three children in Jakarta
The emerging cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have raised concern among global health communities.
Cambodia PM calls for digital shift, credibility in journalism
He also called on the media to maintain their professionalism and improve their capacities to compete in today’s market.
Can kids grow up happy in Korea?
The pressure-cooker exam culture and hypercompetitive environment have pushed some parents to seek greener pastures.
Bangladeshi journalists face unpunished violence: Reporters Without Borders
The watchdog also termed Bangladesh's Digital Security Act as "one of the world's most draconian laws for journalists."
Shanghai community disinfects parcels with enclosed cabin
To shield residents from the parcels that might be contaminated by the novel coronavirus, a community in Shanghai has set up a "disinfection cabin" to sterilize parcels it…
Sexual harassment of graduating job hunters raises alarms in Japan
Over 25 percent of graduating college students reported being sexually harassed, with many choosing to not take any action in response to the harassment.