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22.02.2008 Linguistic and cultural diversity is an important asset of sustainable development, says a new Talking Point series: Linguistic Diversity and the Preservation of Endangered Languages (2007). Author Mark Turin draws attention of policymakers to step up efforts for language revival programmes in the Himalayan region.

22.02.2008 Blogging, internet chat rooms and sites have become the safest ways for gay Africans and Arabs to meet, while keeping their identities secret. Caution is after all crucial as homosexual acts are illegal in most countries in Africa and the Middle East.

22.02.2008

22.02.2008 A call concerted action to protect linguistic diversity and promote multilingualism was made today to mark International Mother Language Day.
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18.02.2008 Two of last year's most successful plays at the Royal Court - Free Outgoing by Anupama Chandrasekhar and Gone Too Far by Bola Agbaje - are returning to London.

16.02.2008

11.02.2008 Even as the HIV virus occurrence rate remains low at below 1 percent in Bangladesh, the country needs to secure itself by building awareness, officials say. More often, people need support to fight the social stigma that goes with the virus in this largely conservative Muslim society.

05.02.2008 When it comes to investing in girls, actions must speak louder than words. A new report Why Girls Count says governments and multilateral agencies in developing countries must invest in the welfare of girls for better social and economic outcomes; countries that do not do so risk perpetuating poverty.