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Iran December 10, 2022

At least 24 in Iran face execution for involvement in protests

At least 24 people in Iran face execution for their involvement in anti-government protests that swept the nation in demand of women's rights.

Iran December 8, 2022

Iran executes first protester since nationwide women's rights demonstrations began

Tehran on Thursday carried out what is believed to be the first execution of an Iranian protester involved in the anti-regime demonstrations that have swept the nation.

Africa December 7, 2022

Nigerian military conducted secret, forced abortions on 10,000 women in fight against Boko Haram: report

The Nigerian military conducted at least 10,000 secret and often forced abortions on women who were suspected of being impregnated by Boko Haram militants.

Massachusetts December 7, 2022

Nantucket approves topless beach amendment to by-law: 'to promote equality for all persons'

The law previously banned women from going topless on beaches, with up to three years in prison and $300 in additional fines. The new law only applies to certain beaches.

Ukraine December 6, 2022

Children take center stage in UN meeting on Russia’s war in Ukraine: ‘World gone mad’

The UN Security Council on Tuesday outright condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and warned its effects on children in the country will harm generations to come.

France November 30, 2022

Baguette gets added to UN list of intangible world cultural heritage

The United Nations decided to recognize the baguette as a prized tradition that should be protected. The status came after France warned that traditional bakeries were declining.

California November 29, 2022

Drying CA lake to receive $250M in drought, restoration funding

Satlon Sea, a California lake fed by a depleting Colorado river, will receive $250 million in funding aimed to conserve water amid drought.

OPINION November 28, 2022

Global population hits 8 billion and we need to keep growing. Here's why

The world's population is still expanding but fertility rates in many of the world's advance nations are collapsing. That's a problem because economic growth is tied to population growth.

Iran November 26, 2022

Iran protests: UN Human Rights Council votes to investigate regime's violent response

The UN Human Rights Council has faced accusations of not living up to its mission after failing to pass a motion to investigate China's treatment of its Uyghur population.

UNITED NATIONS November 25, 2022

United Nations experts call for investigation into Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan

A United Nation team believes the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan may amount to a crime against humanity and needs to be investigated.