What next for Zimbabwe’s opposition?

    Chipo Dendere/Al jazeera Going forward, Zimbabwe’s opposition must unite and create a brand that resonates with both urban and rural voters. Zimbabwe’s highly anticipated first post-Mugabe and post-Tsvangirai election just ended. The election was very close and tightly fought between the ruling party and the opposition. The pre-election environment was largely peaceful, however, at least…

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      Ahed Tamimi and Israel’s shelf life

      Fawaz Turki, Journalist, lecturer and author based in Washington/Gulf News The zionist regime’s future is no more assured than was the future of segregation in America Is there a doubt in anyone’s mind about the core belief in the social sciences that one individual, or a small group of like-minded individuals motivated by teleological forces…

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        Busted: 10 myths about breastfeeding

        UNICEF #EarlyMomentsMatter 1. Myth? Breastfeeding is easy. Babies are born with the reflex to look for their mother’s breast. However, many mothers need practical support with positioning their baby for breastfeeding and making sure their baby is correctly attached to the breast. Breastfeeding takes time and practice for both mothers and babies. Breastfeeding is also…

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          Why we should care about banks

          Syed Yusuf Saadat, Research Associate at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)/Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) A bank is a financial institution which acts as an intermediary between borrowers and savers, and thus enables efficient allocation of financial resource across various sectors of the economy. Banks are the main source of indirect finance in a…

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            Mr. President, suburban women are sending you a message

            Susan Del Percio,New York–based Republican strategist/OZY.com It’s almost as if the ballots read: “We’re just not that into you, Donald Trump.” As we look at Tuesday’s special election in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, and the primaries in Kansas and Michigan, two things become clear: Women are voting, and women are winning. Republicans have held the…

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              China’s plans to reshape the world

              Peter Apps,Reuters global affairs columnist/Reuters Ten years ago on Wednesday, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics showcased a fast-growing, economically powerful China with unmistakable ambitions to be a major global player. Just a few days ago, the Chinese authorities demolished the studio of artist Ai Weiwei, designer of the iconic “bird’s nest” stadium and…

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                From health to wealth: Sanitation standards shifting in rural Bangladesh

                Oishi Nawal,An assistant manager for communications and knowledge management of BRAC’s microfinance programme/BRAC Bangladesh has largely succeeded in providing access to basic sanitation. Using latrines in rural communities is now no longer seen as a luxury reserved for upper-income households, but a necessity at all levels of society. There is more to the story of…

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                  Rakhaine people on the verge of extinction

                  Desk Report: The people of the Rakhine community in Rangabali, Kalapara upazila in Patuakhali have been declining significantly due to oppression and land grabbing by influential people in those areas. Most of the people have fled to Myanmar or Arakan state. The remaining people are living by catching crabs, sell fish, reports Asian Age. Some…

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                    Purnima returning with blast

                    Desk Report: For quite some time, popular actress of Dhallywood Purnima was absent from big screen. There has been much controversy about her comeback. She was supposed to come back with Jaaz Multimedia’s much anticipated film ‘Dohon’; however, she left the project due to ‘bad press’. After that it didn’t take much time for this…

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