UN, Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray NAIROBI: In a breakthrough a month after deadly conflict cut off Ethiopia’s Tigray region from the world, the United Nations on Wednesday said it and the Ethiopian government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access, at least... Women 03 Dec, 2020
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India CHENNAI: Separated from her parents, Jayashree Ponrajan spent most of her teenage years trapped in a form of bonded labour - forced to live and work in the spinning mills of southern India. It took Ponrajan years to find a way out, but ever since... Art & Culture 01 Dec, 2020
Six explosions in Eritrean capital of Asmara, says US State Department ADDIS ABABA: Six explosions were reported in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, late on Saturday, the U.S. State Department said on Twitter although the cause and location were not clear. “At 10:13 p.m. on Nov 28 there were six explosions in Asmara,”... Women 29 Nov, 2020
Ethiopia declares victory as military takes Tigray capital NAIROBI: Ethiopia's military has gained “full control” of the capital of the defiant Tigray region, the army announced Saturday, and the prime minister said the taking of Mekele marked the “completion” of an offensive that started nearly four... Women 29 Nov, 2020
Ethiopian leader rejects international 'interference' in war NAIROBI: Ethiopia’s prime minister is rejecting a growing international consensus for dialogue and a halt to deadly fighting in the country’s Tigray region as “interference,” saying his country will handle the conflict on its own as a 72-hour... Women 25 Nov, 2020
Calls to protect civilians in Ethiopia as decisive battle looms GONDAR, NOVEMBER 24 International pressure mounted today on the warring parties in northern Ethiopia to cease fighting and protect civilians in Tigray, whose leaders Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has given a deadline to surrender. Forces loyal to... Women 25 Nov, 2020
600 dead in Tigray massacre GONDAR: A local youth group aided by police and militia killed at least 600 people in a “rampage” on November 9 in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, the national rights watchdog said on Tuesday. Sources including eyewitnesses and members... Women 25 Nov, 2020
Biden expected to nominate Blinken as secretary of state WASHINGTON: President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team's planning. Blinken, 58, served as deputy secretary of state and deputy national security... Women 23 Nov, 2020
Hundreds sign up for Delhi race as it battles coronavirus surge, pollution NEW DELHI: Some of the world's leading long-distance runners and hundreds of others will take part in a half-marathon and shorter races this month in New Delhi, the organiser said on Wednesday, despite concerns over the Indian capital's toxic... Women 18 Nov, 2020
Warning of famine, UN releases $100M to seven countries NAIROBI, KENYA: The United Nations humanitarian office is releasing $100 million in emergency funding to seven countries at risk of famine in Africa and the Middle East amid conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, while the humanitarian chief says... Women 18 Nov, 2020
Ethiopian girls trapped in sex trade as COVID-19 deepens desperation GONDAR/METEMA: When Selam fled her village aged 11 to avoid being wed to a much older man in northern Ethiopia, she was relieved and excited to forge a future on her own terms. But that hope was short-lived. Selam has spent the past three years in...
