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Muslim women occupy Indian capital streets over controversial citizenship law

In the Indian capital’s Shaheen Bagh neighborhood, Muslim women staged a sit-in against a new citizenship law that has unleashed massive protests across the country.

Cervical cancer cases soaring among women in their late 20s

Cervical cancer cases are soaring among women in their late 20s, even though the virus behind it has almost been eliminated in younger generations, new figures show.

Women with single dose of HPV vaccine gain similar protection as multiple doses

A new study revealed that one dose of the HPV vaccine may prevent infection from the potential cancer-causing virus, according to research published in JAMA Network Open from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Could higher magnesium intake reduce fatal coronary heart disease risk in women?

A new prospective study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative found a potential inverse association between dietary magnesium and fatal coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.

London charities see surge in women seeking refuge from abuse

Domestic violence charities in London are seeing a surge in the number of women seeking refuge from abusive relationships and do not have enough safe spaces to shelter them all.

Warming temperatures put women at risk of giving birth early

Women are at risk of giving birth early due to warmer temperatures brought on by the climate crisis, a new study found.

Iran underlines women's economic role in sanctions era

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Women with severe asthma more likely to develop pre-eclampsia, study shows

Pregnant women with severe asthma are more likely to develop life-threatening pre-eclampsia, a Canadian study has shown.

Thousands rally worldwide against abuse of women

Tens of thousands rallied across the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as France unveiled new measures to combat domestic violence.

British government takes global lead on violence against women, girls

Britain has become the biggest government funder of programs to prevent violence against women and girls globally after launching a seven-year project targeting countries with some of the highest levels of abuse.

Women reveals business acumen and leadership in US: Survey

Women are active advocates for agriculture and successful business owners interested in filling leadership roles, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

IMF chief tells women: Don't accept lower pay!

Women around the world take on far more unpaid work than men but what they should never do is agree to a lower wage in the workplace, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said.

Saudi Arabia enlists women in military for first time

The Saudi Defense Ministry has allowed women to be enlisted in its armed forces for the first time in a bid to "empower women" as part of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's "Saudi Vision 2030" development plan.

Iran has 'assured' women can attend qualifier: Infantino

FIFA has been “assured” by Iranian authorities that women will be able to attend the October World Cup qualifier in Tehran, Gianni Infantino, president of the body said on Sunday.

Where does the tendency toward violence in British women come from?

A society can turn a cute little girl into a monstrous serial killer and this is exactly what is happening in the UK. Newly released data indicate a 73% rise in knife possession by British women and girls and a 10 percent increase, year on year since 2014, in recorded female knife possession offenses.