Romania nominates MEP Viorica Dancila to replace PM who quit
2018-01-17
Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party has nominated MEP Viorica Dancila for Prime Minister after the sudden resignation of Mihai Tudose |
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Hundreds of Poles protest against proposed abortion restrictions
2018-01-15
Hundreds of Poles gathered in front of the parliament building in Warsaw to protest against proposals for tight restrictions on abortion debated by lawmakers this week |
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Woman in Nepal dies after being exiled to outdoor hut during her period
2018-01-15
Smoke inhalation suspected to have killed 21-year-old who lit fire to keep warm while observing controversial practice of sleeping outside during menstruation |
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France's Deneuve denounces #Metoo campaign for "puritanism"
2018-01-10
"This urge to send men to the slaughterhouse, instead of helping women be more autonomous, helps the enemies of sexual freedom" |
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Church of England appoints first female Bishop of London
2017-12-20
The Church of England allowed women to become priests in 1994 but only appointed its first female bishop in 2014
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Belgium sends woman ambassador to Saudi Arabia
2017-12-18
Belgium is the first country in the world to appoint a female ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Iran too is getting a new Belgian woman ambassador soon |
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Why Nato must defend women's rights
2017-12-12
Ending gender-based violence is a vital issue of peace and security as well as of social justice. Nato can be a leader in this effort
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Angelina Jolie Calls for International Female Solidarity Through Art: "Help Them Tell Their Stories"
2017-12-07
"Art influences. Art catches the imagination. Art challenges orthodoxy and societies where women are denied freedom of expression," said the actress at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast |
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Australian Parliament allows same-sex marriages
2017-12-07
Gay marriage was endorsed by 62 percent of Australian voters who responded to the government-commissioned postal ballot |
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