Behind every great man is a great woman, as they say. But who stands behind the world's dictators?In good times and in bad, the ladies of the Dictators' Wives Club sure put up with a lot: corruption, political uprisings, and often other wives. Some, like Rwandan first lady Jeannette Kagame, use their position to advocate for important charitable causes in their … [Read more...] about Meet 15 women married to the world’s biggest despots
Archives for June 2021
Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair and dating
Japan| Rules at all public high schools in west Japan’s Mie Prefecture about subjects including hairstyles, dating, and underwear color were all abolished during the current academic year, the Japan Info learned from the Mie Prefectural Board of Education on June 15. Rules seen to go too far are dubbed “black school rules,” and with more attention being paid to them as a … [Read more...] about Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair and dating
Japan study reveals long-term effects of COVID-19
NHK -- JUN 18 Three study groups at the health ministry have been conducting the research. A team involving Keio University Professor Fukunaga Koichi asked 246 people who had been hospitalized for coronavirus infection what symptoms, if any, they had six months after diagnosis. About 80 percent of the respondents said they felt their health had recovered to what it was … [Read more...] about Japan study reveals long-term effects of COVID-19
The Beloved Cat Stationmaster In The Southwest Japan City Of Taketa, Died In An Accident
Nya, the beloved cat stationmaster in the southwest Japan city of Taketa, died in an accident on the night of June 8. Nya, whose name means “meow,” began to appear around Bungo-Taketa Station on the JR Hohi Line in the Oita Prefecture city more than 10 years ago. With a friendly and gentle character, the cat with dark brown stripes was loved by passengers and others. The … [Read more...] about The Beloved Cat Stationmaster In The Southwest Japan City Of Taketa, Died In An Accident
The Japanese Flying Squirrel Is Possibly One Of The Cutest Animals In The World
Japan| Have you ever seen these cute little furry animals? These are the Japanese flying squirrels, small mammals capable of soaring from branch to branch thanks to a furred membrane (patagium) located between the front and rear legs. Although they do not fly, these pretty mammals can hover a distance of 100 meters. This remarkable ability allows them to escape from possible … [Read more...] about The Japanese Flying Squirrel Is Possibly One Of The Cutest Animals In The World