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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.

Women, late-in-life new authors, expand Japanese literature

The works receiving one of Japan’s most coveted literary awards, the Naoki Prize, have something new in common: For the first time in 85 years, all six of the nominated authors are women.

Women more likely to have 'typical' heart attack symptoms than men

Women who have heart attacks experience the same key symptoms as men, quashing one of the reasons given for women receiving unequal care.

Women with diabetes at greater risk for sleep disturbances

Hormone changes are known to alter insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, as well as interfere with women's sleep patterns.

Daesh recruiting women for terrorist attacks, Iraqi intelligence service warns

Iraqi intelligence authorities have warned that the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group is recruiting women to carry out bomb attacks and various acts of terror.

Economic Equality: An attainable goal for women to achieve

A bitter fact is that life is unfair and there has always been economic inequality; however, it does not have to remain unfair, especially if we wish to change the world into a better place for all.