Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row
A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy, a case that has polarised the nation.
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Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie fashion show was a celebration of diversity and body positivity
When Rihanna launched her Savage X Fenty lingerie line earlier this year it was praised for its "inclusivity". It's now debuted at New York Fashion Week with a diverse range of models.
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Sweden Muslim woman who refused handshake at job interview wins case
A Swedish Muslim woman has won compensation after her job interview was ended when she refused a handshake.
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Saudi woman drives F1 car on historic day
Aseel Al-Hamad drove a Renault Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit in front of thousands of fans on Sunday and declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport.
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Saudi Arabia Issues Driver’s Licenses to 10 Women
Saudi Arabia issued driver’s licenses to 10 women on Monday, a historic move that came 20 days before the government had planned to lift its longstanding ban on women driving.
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Ireland ends abortion ban as 'quiet revolution' transforms country
Ireland’s prime minister on Saturday hailed the culmination of “a quiet revolution” in what was once one of Europe’s most socially conservative countries after a landslide referendum vote to liberalize highly restrictive laws on abortion.
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Does the NFL discriminate against cheerleaders?
'This is on the NFL': cheerleaders urge league to halt 'blatant discrimination'
Fresh allegations follow continued claims of low pay, long hours and sexual harassment.![Bailey Davis, one of two National Football League cheerleaders to file gender discrimination claims against the league]()
Islam – the liberator of women
From the beginning of the advent of Islam, women received the right to inherit, to work, to independently own property, to marry without consent, to divorce, to remarry, to vote – simply to have all the rights as men.
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