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Saudi Arabia, Lagging on Women’s Rights, Is to Lead U.N. Women’s Forum

Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights.Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights. Read

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Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident

A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over

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Middle East Crisis: U.S. Says Israel Has Agreed to Reschedule Key Meeting

After the U.S. chose not to veto a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel canceled a meeting in Washington to discuss alternatives to an assault on the city of Rafah.After the U.S. chose not to veto a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel canceled a meeting in Washington to discuss alternatives to an

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What We Know About Palestinians Detained in Israel

Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges.Since Oct. 7, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians suspected of militant activity. Rights groups allege that Israel has abused some detainees or held them without charges. Read More

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