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Morocco: Journalist’s abortion sentence stirs rights protest
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Morocco: Journalist’s abortion sentence stirs rights protest

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Prominent activists and journalists have rallied in Morocco’s capital for the release of a journalist sentenced…
Brother gets life for ‘honor killing’ of Pakistan social media star
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Brother gets life for ‘honor killing’ of Pakistan social media star

The brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch was on Friday convicted of her murder and sentenced to life…
In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role
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In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role

CAIRO (AP) — On her daily walks from home to her job at a primary school in the city of…
Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death
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Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian attorney general says three people, all relatives, are being charged in the death…
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
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‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe

Her high heels clacking on marble tiles, a defiant Saudi woman turned heads and drew gasps as she strutted through…
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
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FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans

FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran “shortly” to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators…
‘Protecting rapists’: Protesters accuse Japan of failing women
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‘Protecting rapists’: Protesters accuse Japan of failing women

Women’s rights protesters are taking to the streets for the sixth time in as many months as anger mounts in…
Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire
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Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian female soccer fan has died after setting herself on fire outside a court after…
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
Middle East

Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection

The outrage can be felt on the streets and online. In the wake of the death of Israa Ghrayeb, dozens…
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
Middle East

Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns

AL-SOUDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Atop a string of green mountains in Saudi Arabia, a monthlong festival drew a medley…
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