Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever Putin enters his fifth term with practically no opposition inside the country. World 07 May, 2024
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says The court does not have the power to overturn the current marriage law, which has been interpreted to restrict marriage as between a man and a woman. World 14 Mar, 2024
Hundreds march against Bosnia's first LGBT pride parade SARAJEVO, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: Several hundred people marched in Bosnia's capital Saturday to show their disapproval of a weekend LGBT pride parade that will be the country's first. A pride parade is scheduled for Sunday in Sarajevo, the only capital... Women 08 Sep, 2019
Resurgent 'family values' cause nations to break women's rights vows: UN official UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations' agency on women is finding resistance to women's rights, such as renewed support for "traditional family values," as it tallies up global progress on gender equality, organisers said on Monday. UN Women is... Women 07 May, 2019
EDITORIAL: Failed scheme The government should launch an inquiry as to why the marginalised families abandoned the houses built for them While addressing a meeting of the House of Representatives on January 6, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli made tall claims that the Janata Awas... 14 Jan, 2019
Gay marriage roils 'laid-back' Costa Rica's presidential election SAN JOSE: A debate over gay marriage has upturned Costa Rica's presidential race, giving ammunition to conservative frontrunners ahead of Sunday's vote and challenging the Central American country's image as a progressive... Women 02 Feb, 2018
LETTERS: Kava culture in Fiji I read with great interest Suzzanne Nazal’s article 'Kava Culture' (Himalayan Times e-Paper, Nov.17, Page 6). Born in Fiji with ancestral links to Nepal, I am sure that Nepalese travelling to Fiji would find the country’s multi-culture exciting and... 18 Nov, 2015
Women dominate Polish election, with 3 vying to lead country WARSAW: Poland's upcoming general elections are making history by having three women campaigning to lead the nation, with one almost certain to win. But the appearance of major social change in this conservative nation may be slightly... Women 22 Oct, 2015
TOPICS: US pop culture breeding anti-Americanism Anti-Americanism comes in different varieties. The European kind emphasises the “evils” of “red” America: a shoot-first, ask-questions-later cowboy in the White House, and Bible-toting fundamentalists walking around the corridors of power. The... 28 Jan, 2007
