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Two years on, Myanmar coup takes a ‘catastrophic toll’

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Jan 31 (Reuters) – Two years after Myanmar’s army coup, a younger manufacturing unit employee turned resistance fighter mourns the lack of his leg in battle. A former diplomat has not seen his household in 4 years. A magnificence queen adjusts to a brand new life in wintry Canada. And an exiled instructor desires of … Read more

Disillusioned at house, super-rich Chinese language set their sights on Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Jan 31, (Reuters) – Like many wealthy Chinese language, graduate scholar Zayn Zhang thinks Singapore might be very best to park his household’s wealth. He is hoping that finding out at a college within the Asian monetary hub will result in everlasting residency and whereas the 26-year-old hits the books, his spouse is out … Read more

How India’s ruling celebration is tightening its grip on Kashmir

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Over one million might vote in native polls for first time BJP goals to take management of meeting from Muslim events Pakistan accuses India of marginalising Kashmir’s Muslims JAMMU/SRINAGAR, India, Jan 12 (Reuters) – For the primary time in her life, Asha, a avenue cleaner within the Indian metropolis of Jammu, will likely be allowed … Read more

Migrants face freezing Christmas at U.S.-Mexico border

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MATAMOROS, Mexico, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Lots of of migrants ready to camp within the chilly at Mexico’s northern border over Christmas, hoping for a swift reversal in U.S. migration restrictions as they endure the chew of a winter storm ravaging the USA. After the U.S. Supreme Courtroom this week dominated that restrictions often known … Read more

Determined followers flip to unlawful hawkers in Qatar for World Cup tickets

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DOHA, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Ashraf Ali arrived at Stadium 974 six hours forward of the Argentina-Poland World Cup match and, in desperation, raised a hand-written signal: “We’d like tickets.” Somebody provided one for $2,000, 9 occasions face worth. That was too steep for Ali, 30, who traveled to Qatar from Egypt to meet a … Read more

‘We aren’t your enemy’, say South Korean truckers putting for minimal wage protections

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UIWANG, South Korea, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Inside 5 white tents exterior the Uiwang container depot close to Seoul, about 200 putting truckers huddle round gasoline heaters, attempting to struggle the bitter chilly and the federal government narrative that they’re properly paid “labour aristocracy.” They’re all too conscious of the influence their strike has had … Read more

Barcelona’s bike bus scheme for youths encourages inexperienced transport habits

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BARCELONA, Nov 28 (Reuters) – It is enjoyable, it is inexperienced and it is gaining popularity by the day. Barcelona’s bike bus, or “bicibus”, because the scheme is thought regionally, permits lots of of kids to cycle safely to highschool in a convoy, taking on whole streets in Spain’s second largest metropolis. The citizen-led venture, … Read more