women's rights
Helicopter with Iran president Raisi suffers ‘hard landing,’ state TV says
World
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media ...
More GOP states challenge federal rules protecting transgender students
Politics
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven more Republican-led states sued Tuesday to challenge a new federal regulation that seeks to protect the ...
In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
World
ERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital ...
French lawmakers approve bill to make abortion constitutional right
World
PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in France’s ...
Harris to announce $900 million in pledges to boost women in green sectors
Politics
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an initiative on Thursday to help women advance in important sectors ...