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World marks Women´s Day but abuses, inequality still rampant

Hundreds of thousands of people will be taking part in demonstrations, rallies, and events around the globe to mark International Women´s Day, the day established to celebrate and demand equality for half of the planet´s population

The Independent UK

8 times Suella Braverman can't explain how 'cruel' Channel migrants plan will work

The Home Secretary floundered on where she will detain asylum seekers, when she will begin deporting them and how much it will cost - and when the Government's controversial Rwanda flights will begin

Daily Mirror

2024 Republican presidential candidates: A list of who is or may be running

Republicans face a likely crowded field for the chance to challenge President Biden, who is expected to announce he's running for reelection. Here's who's in and who's thinking about a 2024 run.

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UN ‘Alarmed’ at West Bank Violence Day After Israeli Raid

The UN Middle East peace envoy urged Israel and the Palestinians Wednesday to calm surging violence in the occupied West Bank, a day after the latest Israeli raid killed six peopl "We are in the midst of a cycle of violence that must be stopped immediately," Tor Wennesland said in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Braverman says boat crossings will ‘fall dramatically’ but cannot say when

The Home Secretary said it will be clear by the next election whether the Conservatives’ controversial asylum plans will have been a success or not.

The Independent UK

UN: Video of Ukraine soldier's killing 'may be authentic'

GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it believes that a viral video showing the apparent execution of a captured Ukrainian soldier by Russian troops may be authentic.

Bangkok Post

Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs: US Regional Presence Will Not Diminish, We Have Strong Security Partnerships

US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf defended Washington’s policy in the Middle East and stressed that her country realizes that its partners in the region face real security threats. The diplomat revealed that the US Central Command is working to establish an integrated security structure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Braverman denies small boats plan breaks law and struggles with Mo Farah question

Home secretary is asked whether Olympian would have been deported as soon as he turned 18 under proposals

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop the boats’: Sunak’s anti-asylum slogan echoes Australia’s harsh policy

In Australia, hostile rhetoric has fuelled a toxic public debate and sought to dehumanise people fleeing harm

The Guardian - UK

Cholera Vaccination Campaign Starts in Northwest Syria

Syrian medics launched Tuesday the first cholera vaccination campaign in the opposition-held northwest since a deadly outbreak began in September, amid increased fears of contagion after last month’s devastating earthquake, AFP reported. The World Health Organization and UNICEF sent 1.7 million cholera vaccines to northwest Syria in January in preparation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

International Women’s Day: The exclusion of Afghanistan’s women

Eighty percent of school-aged Afghan girls and young women – totalling 2.5 million people – continue to be out of school

Al Jazeera

Kenyan senator campaigns against stigma around menstruation

Kenyan senator Gloria Orwoba has said that she attended parliament while wearing a white pantsuit stained by her menstrual blood in order to combat the stigma surrounding women's monthly periods

The Independent UK

Half of Britain and Ireland’s native plants have declined over last 20 years, report says

A 20-year research project found that non-native plant species now outnumber native ones

Evening Standard

Campaign calls for gender apartheid to be crime under international law

Prominent Afghans and Iranians say current laws do not capture the systematic suppression of women

The Guardian - UK

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Freddy, "longest-lasting" tropical cyclone, to hit Mozambique for 2nd time as Category 3 storm

The deadly storm has killed more than 20 people and displaced thousands of others during its record run.

The Independent UK

UN: Afghanistan is world's most repressive country for women

The United Nations says that since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country has become the most repressive in the world for women and girls

France 24

Bakhmut may fall 'in coming days', NATO's Stoltenberg warns

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days after months of intense fighting. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta slams UN human rights chief's 'irrelevant' comments

Myanmar's junta has slammed the United Nations' (UN) human rights chief for making "irrelevant" remarks after he said the military may have committed war crimes as it struggles to crush resistance to its rule.

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Saudi Crown Prince, Alimi Discuss Developments in Yemen

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh on Tuesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The talks focused on the developments in Yemen, with Crown Prince Mohammed underscoring the Kingdom’s ongoing support to the…

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

The Independent UK

Governments criticized for keeping women from peace talks

On the eve of International Women’s Day, leading women’s rights campaigners at the United Nations and the African Union and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate criticized male-dominated governments for excluding women from peace negotiations

Al Jazeera

New report suggests pro-Ukraine groups behind Nord Stream attacks

New York Times says new intelligence seen by US officials suggests opponents of Vladimir Putin behind pipeline attacks.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – March 8

The Tories have been accused of ‘extinguishing the right to seek refugee protection in the UK’ by the UN.

Tribune News Service

Trump eyes Arizona’s Kari Lake as potential vice presidential candidate

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly seriously considering naming Arizona’s Kari Lake as his 2024 running mate and is focused on naming a woman to his ticket.

The Times of India

Happy International Women's Day 2023: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures and GIFs

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all around the world.

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