Men ordered not to look at women during Ramadan in Iran as hardliners tighten control amid nuclear deal row

Men in Iran have been ordered not to look at women during Ramadan as part of a round of draconian restrictions imposed by the increasingly isolated regime. In a sign of frustration with growing civil discontent and economic pain caused by US sanctions, hardliners in Iran’s government are forcing through unusually strict social diktats to…

By HotelSalesCareers May 12, 2019 Off

Critically endangered kakapo parrot gets pioneering brain surgery

A critically endangered kakapo parrot is making a “remarkable” recovery after a crack team of veterinary surgeons performed life-saving brain surgery in a world first. Vets from across New Zealand adapted techniques previously only used on humans to correct a skull abnormality that left parts of the parrot’s brain exposed. The 56-day-old chick, known as…

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Xi Jinping demands political loyalty from Chinese police with Tiananmen anniversary and trade tension

Xi Jinping, China’s president, is demanding the police demonstrate “political loyalty” to the ruling Communist Party as sensitive anniversaries approach and trade tensions with the US rise. Police officers must closely adhere to Communist Party thinking, and ensure that its “lines, principles, policies and major decisions and plans are implemented to the letter,” said Mr Xi,…

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