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"Illogical": Taliban Denies Reports Of Afghan Women Banned From 'Hearing Each Other'
Women in Afghanistan are not forbidden from speaking to each other, the Taliban government's morality ministry told AFP on Saturday, denying recent media reports of a ban.
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Trump Calls Himself "Father Of IVF" At All-Women Town Hall
Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" at a town hall for women voters on Wednesday, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to convince the crucial voting bloc they can trust him on reproductive issues.
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Afghan Taekwondo Champion Faces Death Threats For Criticizing Taliban
A 21-year-old Afghan Taekwondo champion has received over 5,000 threat calls and messages for criticising the Taliban's ban on women's sports.
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BAN vs SCO Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh Win By 16 Runs
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, BAN vs SCO Highlights: Bangladesh started their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a bright note as they beat Scotland by 16 runs in the opening match
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Bangladesh vs Scotland Live Streaming Women's T20 World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, BAN vs SCO LIVE Telecast: Bangladesh will kick off their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 voyage against Scotland in the tournament opener on Thursday.
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15 Arrested In ULFA(I)'s Serial Bomb Planting Case In Assam
A total of 15 people, including three women, have been arrested from across Assam in connection with the banned ULFA(I) "planting explosives at 24 locations to trigger serial blasts" on Independence Day.
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"So Long After Independence...": Top Court Raps Mumbai College For Hijab Ban
Coming down heavily on a Mumbai college which had barred students from wearing burqas and hijab on campus, the Supreme Court asked the institution's authorities how they were empowering women by telling them what to wear.
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Students' Petition Against College's Hijab Ban
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea filed by women students challenging the ban on wearing hijab, niqab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., on campus by a Mumbai college.
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UP-Based Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Deoband Bans Entry Of Women
Uttar Pradesh-based Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom in Deoband, has prohibited the entry of women on its campus.
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Afghanistan Schools Restart, Girls Still Barred From Secondary School
Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row.
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"Wear What You Want": Siddaramaiah's Big Hijab Announcement
The Karnataka government on Friday announced it will soon withdraw the ban on wearing hijab. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said his government will withdraw the ban soon, adding that women can "wear anything they want."
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'Sit At Home, Give Birth To More Soldiers': Russia Amid Demographic Crisis
Russia's radical conservative turn since it invaded Ukraine is changing life inside the country, with even the long-held right for women to have abortions being questioned.
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Putin Says Abortions Against State Interests, But Opposes Ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday argued against total abortion bans in Russia but called on women to safeguard their pregnancy, citing longstanding demographic concerns.
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Taliban Minister Says Women's Education Ban Caused Public Disconnect
The Taliban appointed Deputy Foreign Minister while speaking at a graduation ceremony, stressed the importance of reopening schools for girl students beyond grade 6 and said a society without knowledge is "dark".
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Don't Tell Women What To Wear, Says UN As France Bans Hijab At Olympics
The United Nations (UN) stressed on Tuesday it was opposed to most dress codes for women after France barred its Olympic athletes from wearing the Muslim hijab during the 2024 Paris Games.
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"Illogical": Taliban Denies Reports Of Afghan Women Banned From 'Hearing Each Other'
Women in Afghanistan are not forbidden from speaking to each other, the Taliban government's morality ministry told AFP on Saturday, denying recent media reports of a ban.
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Trump Calls Himself "Father Of IVF" At All-Women Town Hall
Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" at a town hall for women voters on Wednesday, as the Republican presidential candidate tries to convince the crucial voting bloc they can trust him on reproductive issues.
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Afghan Taekwondo Champion Faces Death Threats For Criticizing Taliban
A 21-year-old Afghan Taekwondo champion has received over 5,000 threat calls and messages for criticising the Taliban's ban on women's sports.
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BAN vs SCO Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh Win By 16 Runs
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, BAN vs SCO Highlights: Bangladesh started their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a bright note as they beat Scotland by 16 runs in the opening match
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Bangladesh vs Scotland Live Streaming Women's T20 World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, BAN vs SCO LIVE Telecast: Bangladesh will kick off their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 voyage against Scotland in the tournament opener on Thursday.
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15 Arrested In ULFA(I)'s Serial Bomb Planting Case In Assam
A total of 15 people, including three women, have been arrested from across Assam in connection with the banned ULFA(I) "planting explosives at 24 locations to trigger serial blasts" on Independence Day.
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"So Long After Independence...": Top Court Raps Mumbai College For Hijab Ban
Coming down heavily on a Mumbai college which had barred students from wearing burqas and hijab on campus, the Supreme Court asked the institution's authorities how they were empowering women by telling them what to wear.
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Students' Petition Against College's Hijab Ban
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea filed by women students challenging the ban on wearing hijab, niqab, burkha, stole, cap, etc., on campus by a Mumbai college.
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UP-Based Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Deoband Bans Entry Of Women
Uttar Pradesh-based Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom in Deoband, has prohibited the entry of women on its campus.
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Afghanistan Schools Restart, Girls Still Barred From Secondary School
Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row.
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"Wear What You Want": Siddaramaiah's Big Hijab Announcement
The Karnataka government on Friday announced it will soon withdraw the ban on wearing hijab. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said his government will withdraw the ban soon, adding that women can "wear anything they want."
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'Sit At Home, Give Birth To More Soldiers': Russia Amid Demographic Crisis
Russia's radical conservative turn since it invaded Ukraine is changing life inside the country, with even the long-held right for women to have abortions being questioned.
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Putin Says Abortions Against State Interests, But Opposes Ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday argued against total abortion bans in Russia but called on women to safeguard their pregnancy, citing longstanding demographic concerns.
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Taliban Minister Says Women's Education Ban Caused Public Disconnect
The Taliban appointed Deputy Foreign Minister while speaking at a graduation ceremony, stressed the importance of reopening schools for girl students beyond grade 6 and said a society without knowledge is "dark".
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Don't Tell Women What To Wear, Says UN As France Bans Hijab At Olympics
The United Nations (UN) stressed on Tuesday it was opposed to most dress codes for women after France barred its Olympic athletes from wearing the Muslim hijab during the 2024 Paris Games.
