UAE Marks 42nd National Day
UAE marks 42nd National Day
Despite the continuing problems faced by the global economy over the last few years, the UAE, thanks to its wise economic policies, has continued to develop successfully, with further growth confidently predicted for the years ahead. The UAE government …
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Home-based sex workers a challenge to HIV prevention work
PETALING JAYA: There are no statistics available but the home-based sex industry is seen to be on the rise and is proving to be a challenge to stem due to it being less visible than regular sex work. Joselyn Pang, director of the … The Global Fund to …
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'Lower crime index this year' — Adenan
On the issue of drug abuse and trafficking in Limbang and Lawas, police statistics from January to October 31 this year recorded 68 drug-related cases in Limbang as compared to 96 cases reported last year while in Lawas, 108 cases were reported with …
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World Bank looks at our vices
The bank argues that smoking, use of illicit drugs, alcohol abuse, unhealthy eating and unsafe sex are contributing to “the burden of disease across the world”. In the end, says the bank, society as a whole … The 2012 statistics covered eight …
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