The death of a 17-year-old girl who was sequestered because of her period has cast renewed scrutiny on the challenges of eradicting Chhaupadi and changing attitudes in Nepal.
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A Russian couple has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur for child endangerment after video emerged of one of them swinging an infant around as part of a street performance, according to a report on state media Bernama.
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Brexit may pose a serious threat to developing countries who depend on trade with Britain. Among the world's least developed countries, the greatest blow will land on Cambodia, according to simulations conducted by the German Development Institute.
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Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has confirmed it is scrapping plans to build a new model in the English city of Sunderland, citing uncertainty over Brexit and further highlighting employers' fears of a no-deal departure by the UK from the European Union.
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