Freedom of speech under attack in Germany? Hardly
In recent times, conservative-leaning commentators in Germany have claimed that open debate is increasingly being stifled.
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Trudeau and rival clash in first polls debate
Trudeau clashes with his main rival Andrew Scheer of the Conservative Party.
Boris Johnson’s clowning glory
The fissures that have emerged over the last three years — not only within the Conservative Party, but throughout the political system and society in general — have left the UK deeply damaged.
In the end, it was a backroom deal
It was an unexpected victory for Angela Merkel. It has been 50 years since we last had a German leading the European Commission, and if confirmed, Merkel ally and fellow conservative Ursula von der Leyen would be the first woman in history to take the job.
US business leaders slam anti-abortion moves
Nearly 200 business leaders on Monday endorsed an open letter on abortion rights, saying conservative efforts to restrict “comprehensive reproductive care” would be bad for both employees and customers.
Morrison coalition wins majority
Australia’s conservative coalition secured an outright parliamentary majority following a shock election victory.
May gets ultimatum to set quit date
British Prime Minister Theresa May should set a date for her departure next week when she meets leaders of an influential group of Conservative lawmakers to address her future, the group’s chairman said on Saturday.
Mano Sanhchetana
It is true that the words we utter or write have certain impacts on other people. This is the reason why Sok Chanphal decided to pen words about inspirational ideas and concepts that opened doors for depressed people to be deeply understood and accepted.
Australia to focus on Asia if Labor wins polls
Wong continues to lead the conservative government into the May 18 vote.
Sri Lankan Muslim women shun veils
Religious tensions and a government ban on covering the face since the Easter Sunday suicide attacks have forced conservative Muslim women in Sri Lanka to shun veils, head scarves and long robes in public.
Parliament still in limbo over Brexit
Theresa May failed to sway hardline opponents of her European Union divorce deal on Wednesday with an offer to quit.
Trump blames Fed rate hikes for hampering economic growth
Trump reiterates his criticism of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.
Bolsonaro sworn in as president, calls for rebuilding Brazil
Army captain-turned-politician Jair Bolsonaro has been sworn in as Brazil’s president.
May defies leadership revolt, warns Brexit could be in peril
May vows to fight for her job after Conservatives challenged to her leadership.
Ministers quit over draft Brexit deal, pound and bank stocks tumble
Theresa May battles to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union.
Paraguay to move embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv
Paraguay will move its embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv.
‘Heavenly Flower, Earth Poem’: A Quest for Identity
On August 16, the performance of ‘Bopha Suo Chomrieng Lorkei’ (Heavenly Flower, Earth Poem) will take place at the Royal University of Fine Arts.
SEASON’S END FOR A LADY OF THE NIGHT
In a conservative society such as Cambodia, women who stick to traditions and cultural traits are treated with utmost respect and are being valued like that of a gold.
Egyptian women challenge social norms by practicing Parkour
A group of Egyptian women gather at an abandoned park in a Cairo suburb once a week, playing Parkour, while also challenging the country’s conservative social norms.
Dusseldorf saves trees, rejects Ed Sheeran concert
Ed Sheeran may move a concert to Gelsenkirchen after officials in Düsseldorf chose to protect 104 trees rather than host the British singer.
New freedom as Saudi women take the wheel – finally
Women in Saudi Arabia took to the roads at midnight yesterday, ushering in the end of the world’s last ban on female drivers, long seen as an emblem of women’s repression in the deeply conservative Muslim kingdom.
Ireland ends abortion ban as ’quiet revolution’
Ireland’s prime minister on Saturday hails the culmination of “a quiet revolution”.
Rainbow flags and high heels: South Korea holds debut drag
South Korea held its first ever drag parade last weekend, a small but significant step for rights activists in a country that remains deeply conservative when it comes to gender and sexuality.
Breaking stigma in 12-inch heels
Sinon Loresca was kicked out of home as a teenager after coming out to her parents as gay. Years later, things have dramatically changed for her as she tells Rama Ariadi her life story.
Ah, What a DRAG!
Dressing in drag’s a big draw for many gays, while for others – mostly conservative types – it’s seen as dragging the image down.
Costa Rica elects ex-minister as next president
Costa Rica votes for a former minister from the ruling party as its next president.
Facebook critics demand regulation
Facebook Inc faced new calls for regulation from within US Congress and was hit with questions about personal data safeguards.
Siem Reap’s last bastion of traditional lacquerware
In an era where ‘easy and fast’ has become the trend, many artisans have shifted to more modern means and methods, which allows them to cut production time and hence, meet the demand of the masses.
Merkel elected to fourth term as German chancellor
German lawmakers vote to re-elect Angela Merkel as chancellor for a fourth term.
Egypt filmmakers defy taboos of conservative society
Filmmakers in Egypt are defying a largely conservative society with television series and movies that deal with modern relationships between men and women and the empowerment of the young.
