But in 2016, a solar-powered fence erected by Nepal abruptly cut off the herds’ transboundary movement along this route in the Darjeeling-Terai region, part of the sprawling Kangchenjunga landscape ... ( read original story ...)
‘Yogurt Ladies’ of South Korea Deliver More Than Dairy
They were among the country’s first women to work outside the home, helping establish South Korea’s taste for dairy products. And these beloved “yakult ajummas” are still making their rounds. ( read original story ...)
Lee Hyo-jae, Champion of Women’s Rights in South Korea, Dies at 95
Ms. Lee was a prominent activist and a founder of women’s studies programs. She also stood up to the country’s dictators. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protest turns violent as crowds scuffle with police and climb monument
Protesters scuffled with police before climbing on top of the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand, this evening (November 14th). ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters hold ‘Mob Fest’ calling for government, monarchy reform
Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand rallied again on Saturday, promoting a diversity of causes and taking an opportunity to display their rejection of the country's power structure directly to the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Trump Taking A Page From Thailand’s Playbook?
As Donald Trump continues to defy the results of the election, the globe is searching for parallels to discern where its biggest economy is headed. ( read original story ...)
Thailand rally for democracy draws thousands of protesters
The core demands of the student-led protest movement are that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha step down, the constitution be amended to make it more democratic, and the monarchy be reformed to be ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli operatives killed al Qaeda’s No. 2 leader in Iran in August – New York Times
Al Qaeda's second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the United ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Stroll takes 1st career pole amid wet conditions in Turkey
Racing Point's Lance Stroll will start from pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix after posting the fastest qualifying time Saturday at the rain-soaked Istanbul Park circuit. Lance Pole!#TurkishGP ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens dead and villages submerged days after Typhoon Vamco pummels the Philippines
The pandemic has further complicated the climate emergency, with thousands of displaced people crowding evacuation centers. ( read original story ...)