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Researchers are concerned that a rise in sex-selective methods could skew demographics and hold development back. Photo :AFP via BSS
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Nearly 5 mn fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years: study

The first assumed an increase in the rate of sex selection, based on statistical evidence

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Decade of coups around the world

Minneapolis State Patrol arrest journalists and people protesting against racism in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 4, 2020. Photo: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
World+Biz

Record number of journalists imprisoned in 2020 - report

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Coronavirus chronicle

Coronavirus claims 1.5 million lives globally with 10,000 dying each day

Daily wage labourers stand in a queue for free food at a construction site where activity has been halted due to 21-day nationwide lockdown to slow the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Delhi, India, April 10, 2020/ Reuters
Global Economy

Covid-19 has lead to massive labour income losses worldwide: ILO

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Coronavirus chronicle

Coronavirus cases top 30 million worldwide: AFP tally

Gmail problem solved, says Google
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Gmail problem solved, says Google

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Politics

Election campaigns postponed due to Covid-19 worldwide

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Global Economy

World food price index rises in June, first increase in 2020: UN

People wearing protective face masks hold up signs during a protest against the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Liverpool, Britain, June 2, 2020/ Reuters
World+Biz

Fresh world protests against racism and police violence

People wearing protective face masks hold up signs during a protest against the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Liverpool, Britain, June 2, 2020/ Reuters
World+Biz

Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations worldwide

Infection or starvation: A dilemma facing 2bn informal workers worldwide
Coronavirus chronicle

Infection or starvation: A dilemma facing 2bn informal workers worldwide

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Tech

Global smartphone output to plunge by record 16.5% in June quarter