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The Malawi WhatsApp group that saved women trafficked to Oman: How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.
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Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes: The Taliban accuses Pakistan of killing eight women and children after an attack ...
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RBG Award gala canceled after Ginsburg family criticizes honorees: Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch were among the recipients of the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg award ...
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Denmark to start conscripting women for military service: The Scandinavian nation also wants to raise the service time for men and women, and boost defence ...
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Woman dies after being chased by bear in Slovakia: She was walking with a male companion when they were set upon by a bear, local officials say.
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Red Bull suspend woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour: The woman who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour ...
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Diane Abbott calls Tory donor's comments frightening: Top Conservative donor Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women".
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Ohio women took a man's body to the bank to withdraw his money: police: Two Ohio women have been accused of driving the body of a deceased 80-year-old man to a ...
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Andrew Tate: Influencer and his brother detained in Romania: Online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by ...
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Quick Glance: Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan detained in Romania after UK arrest warrant
- Controversial figures Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were taken into custody in Romania following accusations of sexual misconduct.
- They were issued a European arrest warrant by UK officials and are currently facing charges related to rape and human trafficking in Romania.
- Tate successfully appealed in August 2023 to be released from house arrest while awaiting an undetermined trial date.
- A ruling in January reversed the decision to seize Tate's assets, granting him access to his luxury vehicles, properties, and designer watches.
A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers
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Quick Glance: UN Women's Equality-Promotion Meeting: 5 Male Speakers
- The UN's premier body promoting equality for women and girls began its annual meeting with five consecutive male speakers, causing discomfort among some men and confusion among the hundreds of women in attendance.
- The first woman to speak was Chetna Gala Sinha, representing civil society, who received loud cheers when called to the podium.
- Nearly every speaker - male and female - addressed the plight of women and girls in conflict, particularly in the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza.
- Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women, highlighted the rising backlash against gender equality and emphasized the importance of closing gender gaps to increase GDP per capita by 20%.
Tammy Richardson named Woman of the Year : A lawyer and activist has been named Bermuda’s Woman of the Year.
Tammy Richardson, who spoke during an event ...
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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
School’s oldest alumnus visits for drop-off duty: At 102 years old, Dunedin woman Connie Nelson considers herself lucky to be able to drop off her ...
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Stanley made a fortune repositioning its giant tumblers as colorful accessories for women. Now it has a new plan for men.
Woman gives birth on flight from Jordan to London: Hassan Khan says it was two hours after take-off when the flight crew asked if a doctor was onboard.
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This 29-year-old sailor just became the first U.S. woman to race around the world solo
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Baby born on aircraft as flight diverts to Bermuda: A woman who went into premature labour on an Air Canada flight landed in Bermuda with a newborn after the ...
royalgazette.com/transport/news/article/20240313/baby-born-on-aircraft-as-flight-diverts-to-bermuda/
Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK: Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".
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Woman and baby daughter hit by train in apparent murder-suicide: The police said that relatives of the woman had told them she was having problems raising her ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/17/japan/mother-baby-hit-by-train/
Woman charged with buying guns used in Minnesota standoff that killed 3 first responders
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Widow fears her husband's ashes given by Legacy are someone else's: The widow from East Yorkshire had turned her husband's ashes into jewellery ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/13/widow-fears-husbands-ashes-given-legacy-someone-elses-20454323/
Filipino woman admits to killing sister, Japanese niece: police: A nephew of the sisters said the woman and her daughter were planning a property deal during ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/17/japan/crime-legal/filipino-woman-murder-sister-niece/
Virginia woman battles HOA over tree removal after fallen tree killed her husband
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Red Sonja Reboot Will Change the Original's 'Male Gaze Orientation,' According to Matilda Lutz
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Thailand revokes visa of Swiss man who allegedly assaulted local woman: Urs Fehr had allegedly kicked a local woman who was sitting outside his villa in Phuket.
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Anti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her story
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29-year-old becomes first American woman to sail nonstop around the world: Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world last ...
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Why does Cleopatra always have to die nude? Male titillaters – and the artist who stood against them
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/18/cleopatra-naked-male-titillaters-angelica-kauffman-royal-academy-greek-myths-medusa-circe
Stormy Daniels doc is a portrait of a woman destroyed by Donald Trump: In a new documentary, Stormy Daniels alleges that Donald Trump “cornered” her in a hotel ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/03/18/stormy-daniels-donald-trump-documentary/
Quick Glance: The Dark Evolution of the Stormy Daniels Documentary
- The Stormy Daniels documentary from April 2023 reveals the changes Daniels and the country have undergone since 2018.
- Daniels is portrayed in the documentary as confronting the absurdity of her situation and feeling like a victim rather than the empowered figure from 2018.
- The public memory of Daniels as a liberal hero contrasts with her private struggles and financial instability.
- The new era for Daniels, facing the revived Trump scandal, paints a darker picture of paranoia, threats, and exhaustion.
Beautiful Malaysians like Nazirah should be celebrated: I felt good when I read the story in FMT on March 8. It really made my day. The report was about how a ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2024/03/11/beautiful-malaysians-like-nazirah-should-be-celebrated/
Outrage over Brazilian tourist's gang rape in India: The woman and her husband were on a motorbike tour in India when the alleged assault took place.
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Most Americans support abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies: The majority of American voters, including Republicans, support protecting access to abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
Comedian Jimmy Carr's ‘vile’ joke at deaf audience member causes outrage: 'This isn’t comedy!'
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UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
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Man, 80, struck when he stopped to help in Qualicum Beach crash dies of injuries: The 80-year-old Red Deer man had been driving from Comox for what would have ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-80-struck-when-he-stopped-to-help-in-qualicum-beach-crash-dies-of-injuries-8429926
Iowa State will play for Big 12 women’s basketball title: Cyclones whip top-seeded Oklahoma on Monday and will play Texas on Tuesday night
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Group of heroic women beat up cougar to save friend trapped in its jaws: Keri Bergere says she could hear her friends "rallying and fighting for my life" after a ...
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Woman loses both feet when boyfriend shoves her to Manhattan subway tracks at Fulton St.
nydailynews.com/2024/03/09/woman-loses-both-feet-when-boyfriend-shoves-her-to-manhattan-subway-tracks-at-fulton-st/
Texas one of worst states for women, study says: The Lone Star State ranked 47th for “woman friendliness” in the report by WalletHub.
dallasnews.com/business/health-care/2024/02/26/texas-is-one-of-the-worst-states-for-women-study-finds/
Quick Glance: Texas Women's Quality of Life Ranking
- A recent WalletHub study reveals Texas falls below average in providing quality of life for women.
- Texas was ranked 47th for 'woman friendliness', showing concerning outcomes across various metrics.
- Metrics included median earnings of female workers, the share of women in poverty, and women's life expectancy.
- States that offer the best conditions for women promote fair economics, robust political engagement, quality healthcare, and ensure safety.
French lawmakers have approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution. Show more
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich in career points, becoming NCAA's top all-time scorer
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Breaks Record, Becomes NCAA Top Scorer
- Caitlin Clark now has more career points than the late, great LSU guard 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, whose NCAA record has stood for 54 seasons.
- Until Sunday, nobody had surpassed 3,667 points, until Clark did it with a free throw that officially placed her ahead of Maravich.
- Maravich held the record for highest scoring average and total points, while Clark pursues the Division I women's record chase.
- Clark, one of the most accomplished college basketball players, is expected to be selected by the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft.
First over-the-counter birth control pill begins shipping in US: The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month ...
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’Highly doubt it’: Mining video enraging men: A video about a fresh batch of female apprentices entering the mining industry has been met with backlash from men ...
news.com.au/finance/business/mining/not-helpful-aussie-mining-video-making-men-mad/news-story/88745963b8080b30e8ccc9b3da8f74fa
Woman catches her husband cheating thanks to workout app: A woman has opened up about how she caught her ex-husband cheating on her thanks to a fitness app ...
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Many of the world’s happiest countries are also the best for women, research shows—here’s why
cnbc.com/2024/03/12/many-of-worlds-happiest-countries-are-also-best-for-women-research-shows.html
South Carolina beats LSU after on-court scrap plunges game into chaos, ejections: GREENVILLE, S.C. — In its first trip to the Southeastern Conference tournament ...
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Quick Glance: Kamilla Cardoso embarrasses South Carolina, but the repercussions will fade quickly
- Kamilla Cardoso embarrassed herself and her team.
- No. 1 South Carolina will soon overcome the current sting.
- South Carolina will secure a victory in the game Cardoso will miss, restoring normalcy.
- The damage will be short-lived as sports rarely hold grudges.
Meghan Markle recounts 'cruel' bullying she experienced while pregnant: Meghan Markle said she experienced “cruel” online bullying while she was pregnant with ...
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The psychological challenges of space travel and preparing the mind for Mars: Leaving Earth for long periods requires highly specialised technical skills ...
abc.net.au/news/health/2024-03-09/preparing-human-mind-space-travel-mars-astronauts-mission/103563280
‘World’s oldest bread,’ dating back 8,600 years, discovered in Turkey: Archeologists in Turkey say they have discovered the world’s oldest known bread ...
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Quick Glance: ‘Oldest Bread in the World’ Unearthed in Turkey
- Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered the world’s oldest-known bread, dating back to 6600 BC.
- A mostly destroyed oven structure was found in an area called 'Mekan 66,' where adjoining mudbrick houses are located, at the archaeological site of Çatalhöyük in the southern Turkish province of Konya.
- Around the oven, archaeologists found wheat, barley, pea seeds, and a palm-sized, round, 'spongy' residue that was 8,600 years old and represented uncooked, fermented bread.
- The organic matter - both wood and bread - was preserved by a thin clay that covered the structure, according to Türkcan.
Singapore fencer Amita Berthier qualifies for Paris Olympics: SINGAPORE: National fencer Amita Berthier will make it two consecutive Olympic appearances after ...
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Rowley Regis: Murder investigation after girl, 10, dies: Officers say a 33-year-old woman has been arrested after the child was found dead by police.
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Quick Glance: Arrest Made in Child Murder Case in Rowley Regis
- A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a ten-year-old girl in Rowley Regis.
- Police found the child with injuries at an address in Robin Close around 12.10 pm today, and she was tragically confirmed dead at the scene.
- The 33-year-old woman - believed to be acquainted with the girl - has been taken into custody for questioning.
- A police spokesperson stated that officers are in the early stages of their investigation, with a cordon in place as inquiries continue.
Woman wins $3.8 million verdict after SWAT team searches wrong home: A 78-year-old woman who sued two police officers after her home was wrongly searched by a ...
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Meet Sharjah's first Emirati woman air traffic controller - News | Khaleej Times: Al Hammadi passed several courses and ATCO proficiency testing exam within 3 ...
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Girl slain, buried in backyard: A heated argument between relatives is said to have prompted the disclosure to police that an 18-year-old woman ...
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Woman arrested for Taylor Swift concert ticket scams on Carousell: SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Monday (Mar 11) for her suspected involvement ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-concert-ticket-scam-cheating-carousell-woman-arrested-4187196
Demi Lovato Joins Rose Byrne & ‘The Holdovers’ Breakout Dominic Sessa In Movie ‘Tow’ About Homeless Woman Caught In Tow-Company Hell
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Woman’s body found in wheelie bin in regional Victoria, Australia: Police are investigating the death of a young mother reportedly found in a wheelie bin in ...
nzherald.co.nz/world/womans-body-found-in-wheelie-bin-in-regional-victoria/RC2R7ZTTDZCKFJ4Z3VEYJKWBII/
Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained: The country will consider two amendments: one to remove the reference to a woman’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/europe/ireland-constitution-referendum-women.html
LSU women survive Ole Miss to advance to first SEC championship game since 2008: GREENVILLE, S.C, — The LSU women’s basketball team prevailed Saturday in a ...
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Woman says she's divorcing her husband so she only has to parent half the time: A woman has taken to social media to ask users whether she's in the wrong ...
themirror.com/news/weird-news/woman-reveals-shes-divorcing-husband-373395
Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women
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Lily Allen admits 'I love my children but they ruined my career': Singer Lily Allen has candidly revealed her children 'ruined her career' as she ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/lily-allen-admits-children-ruined-32331635
Missing Renton woman found dead in Mexico; 1 arrested: A 54-year-old Renton woman was found dead in Mexico after going missing two weeks ago.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/missing-renton-woman-found-dead-in-mexico-1-arrested/
Angel Reese helps LSU women punctuate regular season with dominant win over Kentucky
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/angel-reese-leads-lsu-women-to-rout-of-kentucky/article_c02ca948-8979-5bb5-a021-cb469ab154c1.html
The Woman Who Accused Christian Horner Was Just Suspended by Red Bull F1: Red Bull refuses to comment, calling it an internal matter, as the team and boss ...
thedrive.com/news/the-woman-who-accused-christian-horner-was-just-suspended-by-red-bull-f1
Biden admonishes Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade during State of the Union address
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Maryland women upset Ohio State in Big Ten basketball | PHOTOS: See photos of Maryland Terrapins upset the Ohio State Buckeyes in women's Big Ten basketball ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/08/maryland-women-upset-ohio-state-in-big-ten-basketball-photos/
California police chase ends after woman drives car with dogs onboard into ocean: A woman was arrested after driving her car with two dogs onboard into the ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-police-chase-ends-woman-drives-car-dogs-onboard-ocean-rcna143964
I'm child-free by choice — my 'purpose' in life is to shop, nap and get manicures
nypost.com/2024/03/06/lifestyle/im-child-free-by-choice-my-purpose-is-to-shop-nap-and-get-my-nails-done/
An Alabama police officer was disciplined after he arrested a woman for refusing to show her ID
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-police-officer-was-disciplined-arrested-woman-refusing-show-id-rcna142834
Why women are wearing white at the State of the Union: Several Democratic congresswomen donned white in what they said was a statement about reproductive rights ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/07/women-wearing-white-state-of-union/
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
'My husband wants an open marriage - he says I'm too hairy and overweight': A woman has taken to Reddit to ask for advice after her husband suggested they have ...
themirror.com/lifestyle/my-husband-wants-open-marriage-377442
Caitlin Clark’s record-setting game draws top women’s basketball regular-season TV rating since 1999
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/05/caitlin-clarks-record-setting-game-draws-top-womens-basketball-regular-season-tv-rating-since-1999/
Dad and son victims pictured as woman arrested on suspicion of murder: The two men were discovered dead in a house in Hartlepool, County Durham ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-hartlepool-death-probe-dad-32380414
Thousands of pregnant women in Gaza suffer from malnutrition, health authorities say.
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Female electrician dismissed from job after sexist client complaint: A female electrician has spoken out about how she wasn't taken seriously in her job role and ...
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Iowa outlasts Nebraska in OT, earns third straight Big Ten women’s basketball tournament title
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/iowa-outlasts-nebraska-in-ot-earns-third-straight-big-ten-womens-basketball-title/
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Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack
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Working for MI6 'more exciting than James Bond film', says spy: A director at MI6 spoke to the BBC as part of a drive to recruit people from minority backgrounds ...
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