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Women's rights

US Senate vote blocks legislation to codify abortion rights

US Senate vote blocks legislation to codify abortion rights

By The National●
May 11, 2022 at 4:49 pm EDT
UN condemns Taliban order for Afghan women to cover their faces in public

UN condemns Taliban order for Afghan women to cover their faces in public

By The National●
May 07, 2022 at 6:18 am EDT
Louisiana seeks to classify abortion as 'homicide'

Louisiana seeks to classify abortion as 'homicide'

By The National●
May 06, 2022 at 2:17 pm EDT
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito cancels public appearance after Roe v Wade leak

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito cancels public appearance after Roe v Wade leak

By Kyle Fitzgerald●
May 05, 2022 at 1:39 pm EDT
Gang-rape victim, 13, 'raped again by Indian policeman'

Gang-rape victim, 13, 'raped again by Indian policeman'

By Taniya Dutta●
May 05, 2022 at 11:37 am EDT
US poised to restrict abortion, while other countries ease access

US poised to restrict abortion, while other countries ease access

By Associated Press●
May 05, 2022 at 9:55 am EDT
Democrats seek to galvanise voters following Roe v Wade Supreme Court leak

Democrats seek to galvanise voters following Roe v Wade Supreme Court leak

By Kyle Fitzgerald●
May 04, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
Access to safe abortions saves lives, WHO chief says

Access to safe abortions saves lives, WHO chief says

By AFP●
May 04, 2022 at 11:53 am EDT
Kamala Harris calls US Supreme Court threat to Roe v Wade an 'assault on freedom'

Kamala Harris calls US Supreme Court threat to Roe v Wade an 'assault on freedom'

By The National●
May 04, 2022 at 9:50 am EDT
Kamala Harris at Emily's List

Kamala Harris at Emily's List

May 04, 2022 at 9:21 am EDT
EDITOR'S PICKS
Etihad Rail: UAE train could change 'where we live, work and study'
Etihad Rail: UAE train could change 'where we live, work and study'

Transport


'We are here for you': video shows rulers offering support to Sheikh Mohamed
'We are here for you': video shows rulers offering support to Sheikh Mohamed

UAE


UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership
UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership

Arts & Culture


Dust storms are choking the Gulf
Dust storms are choking the Gulf

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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed: A wise leader who led the growth of his modern nation
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed: A wise leader who led the growth of his modern nation

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