Cross-border secondary school students return to Hong Kong
Thousands of young students picked up their school bags again, bathed in the dawn sunshine, and headed to the checkpoints with their parents.
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Organ trafficking in Vietnam driven by high demand, low rate of donation: Experts
Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan noted that the demand for tissue and organ transplants in Vietnam was huge, with dozens of thousands of cases in need of kidney and/or liver…
You are on radar: Jammu & Kashmir police to locals providing shelter to terrorists
Police said that the terrorists will soon be nabbed, and announced a reward of Rs 1 million to anyone who provided information leading to the arrest of the terrorists.
Nara park deer stay genetically pure for over 1,000 years
Researchers said the outcome reflects the effects of human activities, noting that the overall number of deer has been decreasing due to urbanization and hunting, while the…
Japan’s education ministry urges schools to inform police about serious bullying
The document included 19 specific examples of bullying that could constitute a criminal violation, as schools have been hesitant about filing reports in the past.
Thai transgender actress Poyd Treechada is engaged to wealthy businessman
Poyd – whose full name is Treechada Petcharat – has apparently known the man for two decades, as he is her friend’s older brother. They also studied in the same school.
More teen births involve older fathers: Philippine statistics authority
The numbers gave senators, policymakers and public health advocates a picture of the alarming rise of adolescent pregnancies in the Philippines, many of which involve violations…
Japan to start exporting blood products to developing countries
The products will be used to treat hemophilia sufferers and other patients, according to sources.
PAS leader defends sexist tweet, says critics lack knowledge
His attempt to defend his remarks did not go down well either, with many social media users quick to level more criticisms at him.
Japan to support local govts’ school bullying-prevention measures
Measures being considered by the government include establishing consultation desks for people to report and talk about bullying.