New Zealand to apologise after enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The inquiry detailed a litany of abuses in state and faith-based care, including rape, sterilisation and electric shocks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
How India's birth control battle falters in rural district
The Kishanganj district has the highest fertility rate of any district in India, soon to be the world's most populous nation.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Bottle-fed babies ingest 'millions' of microplastics: Study
Sterilisation and exposure to high water temperatures had the biggest effect on microplastic release.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Easing of China one-child policy too late for those who lost only child
Easing of China's one-child policy is said to be too late for parents who have lost their only child.
Fri Nov 27 2015
India police detain sterilisation surgeon after 13 women die
R.K Gupta was detained for questioning amid mounting anger over the surgeries conducted at a health camp on the weekend.
Thu Nov 13 2014
Eight Indian women die, dozens critical after mass sterilisation
Eight women have died in India and dozens more are in a critical condition after a state-run sterilisation programme designed to control the country's billion-plus population went badly wrong.
Tue Nov 11 2014
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024