Mandatory

Myanmar’s Junta Imposes Mandatory Military Service Amid Rebel Conflicts

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Yangon, Myanmar’s military junta has announced compulsory military service for young men and women in response to armed rebel forces seeking greater autonomy across the country. State media reports that all men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27 will now have to serve for up to two years. Specialists like doctors up to the age of 45 must serve for three years. The service can be extended to a total of five years in the ongoing state of emergency. The announcement came as the junta struggles to suppress armed opposition to its rule. Since October, … Read more

Renowned Authors Unite to Advocate for Mandatory School Libraries in the UK

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LONDON, UK – Acclaimed British author Philip Pullman has teamed up with fellow children’s writers Michael Morpurgo and Julia Donaldson to advocate for the presence of libraries in all schools in Britain. In a collective call to the government, the trio emphasized the importance of legal protection and status for school libraries at every level of education. Pullman argued that school libraries are crucial for enhancing children’s reading abilities and fostering a love for literature. Pullman further criticized the downgrading of school libraries into mere “information centers” focused on technology rather than books. Donaldson echoed … Read more

Kentucky Legislature Debates Gun-Centric Bills: From Mandatory Reporting to Concealed Carry on College Campuses

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Louisville, Kentucky – A set of gun-related bills has been introduced in the Kentucky legislature during the early weeks of the 2024 session. These bills address various aspects of gun access and ownership, with some lawmakers seeking to enforce stricter penalties for gun-related crimes, while others aim to expand hunting rights or concealed carry privileges. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg recently reached out to state legislators for assistance in reducing the city’s gun violence. As the debate unfolds, let’s take a closer look at the proposed bills that could potentially shape Kentucky’s gun laws. One of … Read more