As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women

As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women

Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls a May departure from her country.

Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls a May departure from her country.

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Female farmers protest against new Indian agriculture laws

Female farmers protest against new Indian agriculture laws

Thousands of female farmers held sit-ins and a hunger strike in India's capital on Monday in protests on International Women's Day against new agricultural laws.

Thousands of female farmers held sit-ins and a hunger strike in India's capital on Monday in protests on International Women's Day against new agricultural laws.

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Jill Biden helps honour women from 15 countries for courage

Jill Biden helps honour women from 15 countries for courage

First lady Jill Biden says nearly two dozen women the State Department is honouring for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear.

First lady Jill Biden says nearly two dozen women the State Department is honouring for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear.

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Lebanon's deadlock fuels seventh day of street protests

Lebanon's deadlock fuels seventh day of street protests

Demonstrators burnt tyres to block main roads all over Lebanon for the seventh straight day on Monday in anger at more than a year of economic crisis and seven months of political paralysis.

Demonstrators burnt tyres to block main roads all over Lebanon for the seventh straight day on Monday in anger at more than a year of economic crisis and seven months of political paralysis.

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Unions call for total strike in Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

Unions call for total strike in Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

Myanmar's major trade unions called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to back a campaign against last month's coup, raising pressure on the junta as its forces fired weapons and occupied hospitals in the main city Yangon after a day of massive protests.

Myanmar's major trade unions called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to back a campaign against last month's coup, raising pressure on the junta as its forces fired weapons and occupied hospitals in the main city Yangon after a day of massive protests.

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At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts

At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts

A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others on Sunday, authorities said.

A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others on Sunday, authorities said.

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Train derails killing 1, injuring 40 in southern Pakistan

Train derails killing 1, injuring 40 in southern Pakistan

Eight cars of a Lahore bound train derailed in southern Pakistan early Sunday, killing at least one passenger and injuring 40 others, officials said.

Eight cars of a Lahore bound train derailed in southern Pakistan early Sunday, killing at least one passenger and injuring 40 others, officials said.

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Rohingyas in India's Jammu fear deportation after police detain over 150

Rohingyas in India's Jammu fear deportation after police detain over 150

Indian police have detained more than 150 Rohingya refugees found living illegally in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and a process has begun to deport them back to Myanmar, two officials said on Sunday.

Indian police have detained more than 150 Rohingya refugees found living illegally in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and a process has begun to deport them back to Myanmar, two officials said on Sunday.

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Body of "Everything will be OK" protester exhumed in Myanmar

Body of "Everything will be OK" protester exhumed in Myanmar

Myanmar authorities exhumed the body of a 19-year-old woman who was shot dead wearing a T-shirt that read "Everything will be OK" and their examination exonerated police from the killing, state television MRTV said on Saturday.

Myanmar authorities exhumed the body of a 19-year-old woman who was shot dead wearing a T-shirt that read "Everything will be OK" and their examination exonerated police from the killing, state television MRTV said on Saturday.

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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.

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Amanda Gorman says she was racially profiled near her home

Amanda Gorman says she was racially profiled near her home

Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who captured hearts at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, posted to social media that she was followed home by a security guard who demanded to know where she lived because she “looked suspicious.”

Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who captured hearts at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, posted to social media that she was followed home by a security guard who demanded to know where she lived because she “looked suspicious.”

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Protests, tear gas in Myanmar after UN envoy urges action

Protests, tear gas in Myanmar after UN envoy urges action

Security forces in Myanmar again used force Saturday to disperse anti-coup protesters, a day after a UN special envoy urged the Security Council to take action to quell junta violence that this past week left more than 50 peaceful demonstrators dead and scores injured.

Security forces in Myanmar again used force Saturday to disperse anti-coup protesters, a day after a UN special envoy urged the Security Council to take action to quell junta violence that this past week left more than 50 peaceful demonstrators dead and scores injured.

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Indian farmers mark 100th day of protest with road blockade

Indian farmers mark 100th day of protest with road blockade

Thousands of Indian farmers blocked a massive expressway on the edges of New Delhi on Saturday to mark the 100th day of protests against agricultural laws they say will devastate their income.

Thousands of Indian farmers blocked a massive expressway on the edges of New Delhi on Saturday to mark the 100th day of protests against agricultural laws they say will devastate their income.

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Myanmar asks India to return eight police who fled across border

Myanmar asks India to return eight police who fled across border

Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who sought refuge to avoid taking orders from a military junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country last month, an official in northeast India said on Saturday.

Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who sought refuge to avoid taking orders from a military junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country last month, an official in northeast India said on Saturday.

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India's top judge urged to quit for suggesting rape defendant marry victim

India's top judge urged to quit for suggesting rape defendant marry victim

India's chief justice is under pressure to resign after asking a man accused of rape whether he would marry the complainant - sparking outrage and concern that his words could legitimise the notion that rapists can make amends by marrying their victims.

India's chief justice is under pressure to resign after asking a man accused of rape whether he would marry the complainant - sparking outrage and concern that his words could legitimise the notion that rapists can make amends by marrying their victims.

World 05 Mar, 2021

At least one killed during protest against military government in Myanmar on Friday

At least one killed during protest against military government in Myanmar on Friday

At least one civilian was killed during the protest against the military government, defying coup in Madalay, Myanmar today.

At least one civilian was killed during the protest against the military government, defying coup in Madalay, Myanmar today.

World 05 Mar, 2021

Huge quakes hit near New Zealand, tsunami threat passes

Huge quakes hit near New Zealand, tsunami threat passes

A powerful series of undersea quakes struck north-east of New Zealand on Friday, but tsunami waves that forced many people on the country's North Island to flee to high ground passed without causing substantial damage.

A powerful series of undersea quakes struck north-east of New Zealand on Friday, but tsunami waves that forced many people on the country's North Island to flee to high ground passed without causing substantial damage.

World 05 Mar, 2021

Tsunami warning issued following 7.3 ml earthquake in New Zealand

Tsunami warning issued following 7.3 ml earthquake in New Zealand

The National Emergency Management Agency of New Zealand has issued a Tsunami warning for New Zealand coastal areas following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday -

The National Emergency Management Agency of New Zealand has issued a Tsunami warning for New Zealand coastal areas following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday -

World 04 Mar, 2021

Palace: Prince Philip had a successful heart procedure

Palace: Prince Philip had a successful heart procedure

Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

World 04 Mar, 2021

Sri Lanka approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Sri Lanka approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Sri Lanka’s drug regulatory body has approved the Russian Sputnik V vaccine as the second available for use in the Indian Ocean island nation.

Sri Lanka’s drug regulatory body has approved the Russian Sputnik V vaccine as the second available for use in the Indian Ocean island nation.

World 04 Mar, 2021