More hospital births reduce China’s maternal death rate
An increasing number of Chinese mothers-to-be now choose to give birth in…
India bans e-cigarettes saying they pose health risk for children
India has banned e-cigarettes because they endanger the health of youths in…
South African top court bans corporal punishment for children
Corporal punishment is unconstitutional in South Africa, the country’s top court ruled…
Sudan’s new prime minister visits Egypt in bid to boost ties
Sudan’s recently appointed Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok arrived in Egypt on Wednesday…
Young Nigerian artist, Kareem to meet Taiwanese President
Eleven-year-old Nigerian artist, Waris Kareem, has emerged the recipient of the Taiwan’s…
Buhari solicits UN member states’ support for new UNGA President
President Muhammadu Buhari has solicited the support of United Nations member states…
Indian couple jailed for spending money wrongly
A court in south India has sent a couple to jail after…
Rights groups commend Indonesia for raising marriage age for girls to 19
Rights groups on Wednesday welcomed the Indonesian parliament’s decision to raise the…
Stocks gain before Fed decision; FX up as oil market steadies
Emerging-market stocks gained on Wednesday as investors looked for a U.S. Federal…
South Korea drops Japan from list of trusted trade partners
South Korea dropped Japan from its list of trusted trade partners on…