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What is happening in Yemen?

As the world wrestles with a global pandemic, it’s very easy for other news items, to bypass our attention completely. For example, as of May, the country of Hungary is no longer a democracy and Hong Kong is still struggling to maintain political autonomy from China. However, one ongoing conflict...
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By , Jul. 15, 2020

Ice Hockey: EIHL sets provisional timetable for 2020/21

The Elite Ice Hockey League has issued a provisional timetable for the competition’s return, with the league planning to open the 2020/21 season on 5-6 December. Under the Elite League’s plan, the regular season is expected to conclude on the weekend of 1-2 May. Playoff Finals Weekend is currently scheduled...
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By , Jul. 15, 2020

Education Secretary sets out plans to abandon Blair’s 50% in higher education target

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson intends to abandon Tony Blair’s 1999 target of getting 50% of young people into higher education. Thursday’s virtual speech, hosted by policy think-tank the Social Market Foundation, saw Mr Williamson expressing his belief that Blair’s mantra was an “absurd” one.  He suggested that the target had...
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By , Jul. 14, 2020