Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world’s third largest economy. Source link
Month: August 2021
Possum skin cloaks have been used by Aboriginal people in south-east Australia as an expression of individual identity. But the traditional practice was almost lost after colonisation. Mitch Mahoney, 24, tells the BBC why he’s helping to drive its resurgence. Video by Isabelle Rodd Source link
A “dignified transfer” ceremony took place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, as the 13 US soldiers killed in the Kabul airport attack were returned in flag-draped coffins. President Joe Biden attended as the fourth commander-in-chief to witness the military ritual, designated for those killed in foreign combat. Source link
Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. Source link
The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say. Source link
Taliban Takeover: Taliban and US forces are aiming for a swift handover of Kabul airport, he said. U.S. forces were in the final phase of pulling out of Kabul, ending two decades of costly involvement in Afghanistan, as the country’s new Taliban rulers prepared to take control of the airport. […]
The storm is bringing with it a potentially “catastrophic” storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say. Source link
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted two laps behind the safety car. Heavy rain prevented any competitive racing at the Spa-Francorchamps track. The start was delayed by half an hour before two attempts were made to start the race – with […]
As foreign forces end their 20-year campaign, our world affairs editor considers what has been achieved. Source link
Narayan Rane said those Shiv Sainiks who wish to join BJP are welcome into the party fold. Sindhudurg (Maharashtra): Terming his arrest as a “bad omen” and an “attempt to disrupt” his ‘Jan Aashirvaad Yatra’, Union Minister and BJP leader Narayan Rane on Sunday alleged that the Shiv Sena promotes […]