As a prominent figure in Afghanistan, Fatima’s life was in immediate danger – not only because she was an independent woman but also ... serving as an act of rebellion in themselves.

Since it became independent in 1960, the Central African Republic has grappled with poverty, instability and governance challenges.A decade into former president François Bozizé's corrupt rule, a ...

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Over the final three quarters, Nebraska outscored Maryland 73-42 to notch its first true road win against a team ranked 17th or better under Amy Williams.

Faith Ringgold painted a vibrant mural at the Women’s House of Detention on Rikers Island. A few years later, it was whitewashed.

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Thousands of women and children were taken and used as slaves by Islamic State fighters during a rampage through Yazidi villages in Iraq in 2014 — Safin HAMID A Swedish court on Tuesday sentenced a 52 ...

On Saturday, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam appointed a new government consisting of 24 ministers, including five women, marking the country’s first full cabinet since 2022. Speaking to ...

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