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[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
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US band the Killers apologises for bringing Russian fan on stage in Georgia
Georgia has a long history of tension with its northern neighbour, exacerbated by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Thu Aug 17 2023
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Anger in South Korea as court rejects removing minister over Halloween crush
This disastrous incident was not caused and exacerbated by a single cause or person, Lee Jong-seok, a justice at the court said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
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How is digitalisation driving growth in Malaysia?
The pandemic has not only accelerated digitalisation in Malaysia, but also exacerbated the country's digital divide.
Tue Feb 21 2023
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G20 talks enter final day as emergency meeting held over Poland blasts
Host Indonesia has pleaded for unity and a focus on problems like inflation, hunger and high energy prices, all exacerbated by the war.
Wed Nov 16 2022
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Budget 2023 must address gender gap in identified sectors - NCWO
The NCWO hopes that Budget 2023 would, among others, address the gender gap in employment, and the increasing unpaid care work that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Sep 30 2022
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World wary of Taliban government as Afghans urge action on rights and economy
People urged the leadership to revive the Afghan economy, which faces steep inflation, food shortages exacerbated by drought.
Thu Sep 09 2021
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How Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest are supporting National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Another step in the fight against notions of the "perfect body," even if these can often be exacerbated by social media.
Thu Feb 25 2021
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Women inch towards equal legal rights despite COVID-19 risks, World Bank says
Malpass says this pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities that disadvantage girls and women.
Wed Feb 24 2021
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Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit
About two-thirds of the laid-off employees will be part-time workers.
Wed Sep 30 2020
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Racism complaints in Germany rise 10% last year
The coronavirus pandemic has further exacerbated some forms of discrimination
Tue Jun 09 2020
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India deploys troops in south as deadly floods worsen
India on Wednesday deployed troops to Tamil Nadu and closed the main airport after heavy rains exacerbated weeks of flooding.
Wed Dec 02 2015
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US accuses Moscow of 'dangerously' worsening Syria war
The United States said Wednesday that Russia's air war in Syria had "dangerously exacerbated" the conflict.
Thu Nov 05 2015