Like other races by the organiser Topas, each long-distance (21km-70km) entry includes a donation to charity. Almost US$30,134 will be divided between local projects around Mộc Châu, the work of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, life-changing surgery for children through Operation Smile, and saving lives through Newborns Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about More than 4,000 runners to race in Việt Nam Trail Marathon
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Trump’s military transgender ban set in motion
The policy approved said that "not later than July 1, 2017", the Pentagon would update its medical standards to include people who have a history of gender dysphoria, the medical term for wanting to transition gender. It added that the Pentagon would begin taking transgender recruits in July 2017 for the first time as long as a doctor certified that they were mentally and emotionally stable over the previous 18 months. … [Read more...] about Trump’s military transgender ban set in motion
US judge approves settlement of more than $23m for victims of Harvey Weinstein
Monday's news could also represent another legal headache for Harvey Weinstein (he still has plenty of those). Civil claimants will still be allowed to pursue him in civil court, though that may not happen because most attorneys don't think he has any assets to be taken at this point. … [Read more...] about US judge approves settlement of more than $23m for victims of Harvey Weinstein
As Netanyahu Courts Arabs, Israeli Publicist Says PM Can ‘Dream on’ About Getting Their Votes
Courting Arab Voters To obtain the aforementioned number, Netanyahu will need to "put boots on the ground" and tour cities and towns in a bid to secure more votes. But he will also need to put in a lot of time and effort in an attempt to win over those he previously refrained from courting, Israel's Arab population. … [Read more...] about As Netanyahu Courts Arabs, Israeli Publicist Says PM Can ‘Dream on’ About Getting Their Votes
204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29
"The Central Railway has now decided to increase the suburban services from the existing 1,580 to 1,685 services, and the Western Railway has decided to increase the existing 1,201 suburban services to 1,300 services with effect from Friday," the CR and WR said in the joint statement. … [Read more...] about 204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29