SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 21, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – TikTok on Thursday said it has removed more than 380,000 videos in the US this year as part of a part of a mission to “eliminate hate” on the platform.
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Two gold nuggets worth $350,000 found in Australia
Two gold nuggets worth around A$350,000 (£190,000; US$250,000) have been discovered by a pair of diggers in southern Australia.
We Must Prioritize Local Solutions to Global Problems
By Ritah Nansereko KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug 18 2020 (IPS) – World Humanitarian Day is the perfect time to refresh our push to localize humanitarian aid for COVID-19 and all the challenges we face. Celebrating #RealLifeHeroes!
Sri Lanka has Escalation of Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown
By Mantoe Phakathi MBABANE, Aug 19 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the escalation of violence against women and children in Sri Lanka.
Unintended pregnancies surge amid Covid-19
Millions of women and girls have been facing unintended pregnancies worldwide due to lack of access to contraceptives and abortion services because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Battle over Barriers for People with Disabilities
By Shubha Nagesh DEHRADUN, India, Aug 17 2020 (IPS) – According to the World Health Organization (WHO) at least 15% of the population globally has some form or other of a disability- considered the world’s largest minority population and one…
Janmashtami to be observed Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 10 – The Hindu community of Bangladesh will celebrate Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, on Tuesday with due religious fervour.
Facebook removes Trump post for coronavirus misinformation
AP/UNB, Aug 06 – Facebook has deleted a post from US President Donald Trump’s page for violating its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
Hasina recalls Sheikh Kamal with emotional eulogy
Describing Sheikh Kamal as a versatile person, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said he could have contributed a lot to society had he been alive today.
Teesta Barrage turns into recreation spot amid virus risk
Lalmonirhat, Aug 04 – Ignoring the risk of coronavirus transmission, a huge number of people are thronging the Teesta Barrage project area in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirhat, the country’s largest irrigation project to enjoy Eid holiday.
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in somber mood
Dhaka, Aug 2: The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslim Ummah, was celebrated on Saturday in a somber mood due to the coronavirus pandemic across the country.
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bangladesh
Dhaka, August 01 – Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice, is being celebrated in Bangladesh as the country grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak and floods inflict untold sufferings to hundreds of thousands of people.
Holy Eid-ul-Azha today
Dhaka, Aug 1: The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervour.
27,000 sacrificial animals sold online ahead of Eid
Dhaka, July 31 – A total of 27,000 sacrificial animals have been sold online across the country. The information was revealed through a joint online press conference of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh on Friday.
Eid celebrated in Jhenaidah, Lalmonirhat, Laxmipur Villages
Dhaka, July 31 – In keeping with Saudi Arabia time, residents of a number of villages in Jhenaidah, Laxmipur and Lalmonirhat are celebrating the Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of the Muslims.Saudi Arabia and a number of countries across the…
Hajj authorities ready to receive pilgrims on Arafat
JEDDAH: The Saudi Health Ministry has completed its preparations to provide medical care for pilgrims who will gather on the plains of Mount Arafat to perform the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, the ninth day of Dul-Hijjah.Health facilities…
Neglected, Sacrificed: Older Persons During COVID19 Pandemic
By Isabel OrtizNEW YORK, Jul 28 2020 (IPS) – Failing to help those in most needCOVID19 is devastating on older persons. The numbers are staggering, more than 80 percent of the fatalities due to coronavirus in the US and East…
Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday begin the annual hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage.The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam and a must for able-bodied Muslims…
Offer Eid prayer at nearest mosques: Govt
Dhaka, July 27 – The government on Monday issued some directives asking people to offer Eid prayer at their nearest mosques instead of Eidgah and open spaces maintaining recommended health guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.The Religious Affairs Ministry issued some…
Pilgrims arrive in Makkah for downsized hajj amid pandemic
Saudi Arabia, AP/UNB, July 27 – Muslim pilgrims have started arriving in Makkah for a downsized hajj to being on Wednesday amid coronavirus pandemic.The hajj normally draws around 2.5 million people for five days of worship in one of the…
Modi to join temple groundbreaking at disputed site
New Delhi, AP/UNB, July 26 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to join a groundbreaking ceremony of bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple on a disputed site in northern India next month, reports AP.The 16th century mosque was…
Move for solution to flood problem alongside relief urged
Dhaka, July 25 – Expressing serious concern over the devastating floods that have come down the Teesta and the Brahmaputra Rivers, the International Farakka Committee (IFC) has urged the government to strengthen dredging and river training activities to increase the…
Thousands attend Friday prayers at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, AP/UNB, July 25 – Thousands of Muslims attended the Friday prayer at Istanbul’s landmark Hagia Sophia after 86 years.
Rohingya Women Share Stories in a Growing Rights Movement
By Samira Sadeque UN, Jul 24 2020 (IPS) – Rohingya women are coming together to feature their own work, plight and stories in mainstream conversations about their community — a space they say they’ve been left out of.
A Ground-breaking Year of Gender Equality fails for Covid-19
SYDNEY, Australia, Jul 24 2020 (IPS) – Sixteen-year-old Suhana Khan had just completed her grade 10 exams in March when India imposed a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, she has been spending her mornings and evenings doing household chores, from…
Climate emergency danger to peace, UN Security Council told
24 July 2020 – The climate emergency generated by global warming, is exacerbating existing risks to international peace and security, while also creating new ones, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Friday, making the case for swift…
Facebook making messaging more secure
New security and privacy features introduced on Facebook Messenger will give users more control, the company says.
Memorable days: Learning to give space to opposition voices
Mostafa Kamal Majumder When I joined journalism the political arena was extremely polarized. The language of politics of especially the opposition was so strong that verbatim reporting of their viewpoints would lead to rejection of the news copy because the…
Gender inequality increases in media during pandemic: IFJ study
Brussels, AP/UNB, July 23 – A survey published by International Federation of Journalists showed that gender inequalities in newsrooms have increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote working—an inflection point?
by Christy Hoffman and Sharan Burrow on 23rd July 2020 @CHoffmanUNI The pandemic has seen a surge in remote working. Collective agreements are needed to ensure individual autonomy, rather than monitored isolation, is the outcome.