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Myanmar Buddhist temple now a nirvana for snakes

Crossing a bridge to the middle of a lake in Myanmar's Yangon region, pilgrims arrive at a temple to pin their hopes on the pythons slinking across the temple's floors and draped across windows.

United Nations calls for ban on virginity testing

A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant to assess the virginity of a girl or a woman, which is a common practice in at least 20 countries.

Kazakh boxer pockets gold medal at Youth Olympics

Kazakhstan's boxer Aibek Oralbai struck gold at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, Kazinform has learned from the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Romanian Prime Minister praises efforts of Sheikha Fatima in supporting Emirati women

Women's active participation in by-election shows their commitment: Kanwal Shauzab

Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Development and Reform Kanwal Shauzab on Thursday said that women's active participation in the by-election shows their commitment towards empowerment.

Hindu hardliners step up campaign to block Indian temple to women

Hindu hardliners blocked intersections, threatened drivers, threw stones at buses and ordered a 12-hour strike on Thursday as they stepped up their campaign to bar women from one of India's holiest temples

Arab League chief among key speakers at ‘Investing in the Future’ conference in Sharjah

Govt to upgrade 34 BHUs in capital to ensure quality health facility:Member National Assembly, Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak

Member National Assembly, Nafeesa Inayatullah Khan Khattak Thursday said the government has decided to upgrade and modernize the 34 Basic Health Units (BHUs) in the outskirts of federal capital to provide the latest medical facilities to women.

Rahma raises breast cancer awareness at 'Fight as a Woman' event

Awareness leaflets and free check-up coupons for women were distributed at an event at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall to raise breast cancer awareness.

Several initiatives afoot for women's empowerment: Gilgit Baltistan leader

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz PML(N) women wing of the district chapter Ms Munira said Thursday Gilgit Baltistan government was committed to taking tangible measures for the socio-economic development of the womenfolk

German Security Forces Foil IS Plot to Attack Music Festival - Reports

The German security forces have thwarted a massive terror attack plotted by members of the Islamic State (IS terror group, banned in Russia), with a music festival among the targets, local media reported on Thursday.

Women lawmakers contributed 39% of parliamentary business: FAFEN

Women Parliamentarians' presence at important decision making forums and their active participation at important institutions like Parliament and Senate, giving vital input for bringing social and economic change.

Freed Vietnam blogger 'Mother Mushroom' arrives in US

A dissident Vietnamese blogger known by her pen name 'Mother Mushroom' has arrived in the United States after her surprise release from prison, telling a large crowd of supporters she will "never keep silent" in her fight for democracy in the one-party state.

Deep fried food consumption increases risk of heart disease: Study

People who eat a lot of fried foods may have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a large, long-term study.

Political newcomers jump into US electoral fray

Hundreds of everyday Americans with zero political experience are jumping into the fray for the mid-term congressional elections in a country that has become ever more polarized since Donald Trump was elected president in 2016.