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Forbes has released the 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list featuring some of the entrepreneurs, scientists, activists, and young leaders who worked hard in the past year despite the struggle amid COVID-19. In Entertainment and Sports category, the factors in finalizing the names included demonstration of leadership, impact, the potential of success and the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit synonymous with Forbes. Other factors like innovation, disruption as well as size and growth of their ventures in some categories play a role in making the final decision.
Amongst the names mentioned in the list are that Korean pop stars. South Korea s legendary singer IU, real name Lee Ji-eun, is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and well-known actress and is one of the names mentioned on the list. She has been in the industry for over a decade and at the age of 27, she is one of the top soloists in the country. She is well
Is the United Nations top job for men only?
The United Nations is 75 years old – but there has never been a woman Secretary General. Now Antonio Guterres is standing for a second term, so it will likely be another five years before a woman candidate can have a chance at the UN’s top job.
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April 20, 2021 - 10:00
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N. Korea resumes imports of some goods from China in March
April 20, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
Photo taken from Dandong, China, shows North Korean soldiers patrolling in a border area with China on March 22, 2021. (Kyodo) BEIJING (Kyodo) North Korea resumed imports of some commodities from China in March, government data released Tuesday showed, although the nation has still closed its land border with its neighbors amid the spread of the novel coronavirus. North Korea, whose economy has deteriorated following a plunge in trade with other countries to prevent the virus from entering the nation, imported products including fertilizer and agricultural chemicals from China last month, according to the Chinese data.
Grave desecration acknowledged
A Georgia county has acknowledged it paved over part of a Black Baptist graveyard during road construction 52 years ago. St. Paul Baptist Church in DeKalb County was pushed out of its historic location by white neighbors in 1930 but maintained a church graveyard. The county built a road over part of it in 1969. DeKalb officials refused to acknowledge the desecration despite the many letters and protests of a longtime deacon until it was reported by a local news station. The deacon is asking the county to move 26 bodies, put up a plaque, and construct a fence around the remaining burial grounds.
3 International Cancer Researchers to Receive the 2021 Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Prize
PARIS, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Whilst the Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Prize is widely recognised today as one of the most prestigious European awards in the field of cancer research, many people are unaware of the story behind it. It is the story of Léopold and Alice Griffuel, a couple of philanthropists whose generosity led to the creation of the foundation in 1970. Since then, the Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel has honoured the work of researchers who advance science and improve treatment for cancer patients. This year we are celebrating the 49