December 14, 2024

More aging Japanese need to cope with living alone
More aging Japanese need to cope with living alone

More aging Japanese need to cope with living alone

New figures show that 20% of elderly Japanese will live alone by 2050, so the government wants solutions to avoid "kodokushi" — the Japanese term that means a lonely death. At the…
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How will women fare in a new Syria?
How will women fare in a new Syria?

How will women fare in a new Syria?

While Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad, concern is expressed over the need to protect women's rights in a country decimated by decades of cruel dictatorship.…
1 month ago
Is sport a case of mind over matter?
Is sport a case of mind over matter?

Is sport a case of mind over matter?

Sport is not limited to muscle or endurance. Brain power and strategy are way more important in games like billiards and chess. We meet upcoming competitors in Uganda and Kenya.…
1 month ago