By Zofeen Ebrahim

SEOUL, Nov 25 (IPS) - The one message that came across at the just concluded general assembly of the World Toilet Association (WTA) was that conventional flush toilets are not only environment unfriendly but are also a serious public health hazard.

By Zofeen Ebrahim

SEOUL, Nov 24 (IPS) - It was a happy day for Sim Jae-Duck. "The World Toilet Association (WTA) history has begun,’’ said the president of the newly formed association at the close, Friday, of the four-day assembly in which it was formally established.

By Zofeen Ebrahim

SEOUL, Nov 22 (IPS) - The rhythmic beat seemed to roll away cultural taboos surrounding the act of defecation at the inaugural conference of the World Toilet Association (WTA).