Thursday, July 4, 2019

Why are menstruating women in India removing their wombs?

It is a shocking new example of India's troubled relationship with women and their periods.

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How do Westerners come to live and work in North Korea?

An Australian who was detained and was one of a handful of Western students in North Korea.

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Boeing 737 Max: 'I lost my family in the Ethiopian plane crash'

Families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines crash want to know why the Boeing 737 Max was allowed to fly.

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Africa's top shots: 28 June - 4 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Greek general election: Five issues that matter

From austerity to name-calling controversies; why Alexis Tsipras's leadership hangs in the balance.

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Venezuela’s trans community fears hormone shortages

Venezuelan trans people are being hit by shortages of the medication they need for their transition.

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