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Parliament repeals Section 377A, endorses amendments protecting definition of marriage
93 MPs voted in favour of the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code, following a 10-hour debate over two days.
askST: Can I catch Covid-19 days after getting my booster jab?
While uncommon, it is not surprising as antibody levels take several days to rise after vaccination.
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China cracks down on protesters calling for an end to harsh Covid-19 measures
At least three people were taken from their homes in Beijing on Monday.
Beijing-friendly KMT’s huge win in local elections does not mean Taiwan is pro-China: Analysts
Midterm elections in Taiwan are primarily concerned with local issues and the personality of candidates.
Abortion access in Thailand hampered by stigma and limited resources
Some groups are calling for clear government policy and action in the hope of changing this.
India’s blooming love affair with the sakura
India has two annual cherry blossom festivals, with the trees in full bloom drawing thousands of visitors each year.
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Nuclear war unlikely despite Russia's threats, says military strategy guru Edward Luttwak
"Nuclear weapons are too powerful to be useful," says Dr Luttwak.
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askST: What to do when you disagree with your performance appraisal
Employees should refrain from being overly emotional or compare themselves with others when broaching the topic, says an HR expert.
November 29 2022
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Climate Change
UN panel recommends Great Barrier Reef be put on 'in danger' list
Frequent bleaching events are threatening the reef, including four over the last seven years.
China to call for ambitious, pragmatic biodiversity deal at Montreal UN meeting
Among the key issues that will be up for approval is funding conservation efforts in poorer countries.
How do you tell a vandal from a visitor? Art museums are struggling
Climate protesters across Europe stepped up their attacks against art, but few museums appear to have taken bold steps to protect their collections.
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