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Study reveals increased rates of organ damage after discharge from hospital with COVID-19 ANI | Updated: Apr 01, 2021 07:13 IST Leicester [England], April 1 (ANI): People discharged from hospital after covid-19 appear to have increased rates of organ damage ("multiorgan dysfunction") compared with similar individuals in the general population, finds a study. The study was published in The BMJ today. The increase in risk was not confined to the elderly and w...

(Last Updated On: March 14, 2021) The Afghan National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) has allegedly classified a number of ethnic groups and tribes into categories – in a move met with a strong backlash by Afghans including some government officials. The categorized list of ethnicities and tribes is included in an online platform for registration for the new electronic national ID cards. Based on the list, all Pashtuns in Afghanistan are classified into one ethnic gr...

Bahai in Iran — repressed and persecuted by the state Its no secret that the Bahai community in Iran faces far-reaching oppression. Now, DW has gained access to a policy paper that appears to show the extent to which the repression is state-sponsored. The targeted persecution of the Bahai has seen homes like this one destroyed The two-page document is potentially explosive. Experts believe it shows the minutes taken during a meeting on September 21 of last year in the northern Iranian city ...

It's no secret that the Baha'i community in Iran faces far-reaching oppression. Now, DW has gained access to a policy paper that appears to show the extent to which the repression is state-sponsored.

Read more about Protesters in Myanmar commence national strike, vow to defeat Army on Business Standard. In the southeastern city of Dawei, the Karen National Union -Myanmars longest standing ethnic armed group - stood guard protecting protesters

Why its problematic: On the surface, it may seem like a well-intended phrase, but its underlying history makes it questionable. When it comes to children of color this "compliment" stems from racist stereotypes suggesting people of color are unable to speak eloquently and only use slang. Noting a BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of color) childs speech is essentially telling them that they deviate from the norm because you assumed they wouldnt be able to speak well. For ...

Longstanding resentments toward the center leave many Rakhines ambivalent about the Feb. 1 coup.

Across Ireland over 2,200 Samaritans volunteers make sure that there’s someone there - day or night if you’re struggling to cope. We are here to listen; no judgement, no pressure, to help you work through whats on your mind.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is poised to reject vaccine prioritisation by occupation or race, and vaccines would proceed down the age bands of adults to 18-year-olds, the newspaper said https://bit.ly/3ux4T72, citing a government source. The committee updated its advice on Wednesday to recommend that people with learning disabilities be invited for vaccination to ensure people at higher risk of the disease are protected as soon as possible, according to the Guardian.