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Iran's parliament has approved a new hijab law imposing severe fines on women who violate dress codes. This move comes amid ...

In today’s Science segment, we tell you about the latest cases of the bird-flu detected in North America. Three people were ...

Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), holds its 6th ‘No Tolerance March’ campaign at the Lekki link bridge to ...

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While Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad, concern is expressed over the need to protect women's rights in a country decimated by decades of cruel dictatorship.

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