Genome sequencing in newborns raises ethical issues, World News,Screening newborns for health risks using genomic sequencing can raise ethical and equity questions, the authors of a new paper warn. Testing newborns for a handful of specific childhood conditions is already commonplace in the US \”Newb
Russia's Putin mum on identity of daughters, World News,MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin sidestepped a question about the identities of his two daughters at his annual end-of-year news conference on Thursday. Named sources have told Reuters – but later retracted their statements – that
Facebook to end special treatment for politicians after Trump ban: Report, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Facebook Inc is planning to end its policy that shields politicians from some content moderation rules, The Verge reported on Thursday (June 3), in what would be a major policy reversal for the world
Myanmar photographer arrested at protest dies in custody, Asia News,YANGON – A photographer detained after an anti-coup protest in Myanmar's biggest city last week has died while in custody, according to accounts from his friends, media reports and an advocacy group. Mr Soe Naing, who trained a
South Korean decision to dissolve comfort women fund 'unacceptable': Japan minister, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said on Wednesday that South Korea's decision to dissolve a \”comfort women\” foundation funded by Japan to compensate women forced to work in warti
Death by firing squad: North Korean man caught smuggling and distributing Squid Game, Asia News,If you thought the deaths in Squid Game were terrifying, North Korea just increased that fear factor by killing a man in real life after he was caught smuggling and distributing copies of the hit Netflix
Founders of Singapore rubbish collector 800 Super close to sale deal, Money News,SINGAPORE – The founders of Singaporean rubbish collector 800 Super Waste Management, backed by private equity firm KKR & Co, are nearing a deal to sell the business which could value it at around $300 million (S$41
