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Egypt’s Metro Has Hired These Two Women As The Country’s First Ever Women Drivers
Two Egyptian women were hired as Cairo’s first women metro drivers, leading the way as an inspiration for other women to pursue similar roles.
Kassy Cho
Kassy Cho is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Almost. She is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Email her at kassy@almostmag.co.
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🌏 Deadly Earthquake Hits Turkey And Syria, Mexico's First Woman In Space Taking Country To A New Space Era And More
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This Nigerian Woman Started A Squad Of Women Bouncers And Now They Are Busting Stereotypes
The founder, Emem Thomas, hopes the Dragon Squad will help to break the barrier and demonstrate what women are capable of in every part of society.
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Australia Will Replace The Queen With Indigenous History On Its $5 Banknote Instead Of King Charles
Australia’s Reserve Bank said it will consult with First Australians on the design.
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Pope Francis Has Criticized Laws That Make It Illegal To Be LGBTQ, Saying LGBTQ People Are Children Of God
“Criminalizing people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice.”
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The US Has Shot Down A Giant Chinese Spy Balloon That Had Been Hovering Over The Country For Days
US security officials said the balloon had traveled from China and had been hovering over the country for a week.
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A Suicide Bomber Attacked A Mosque In Pakistan, Killing At Least 101 People And Injuring Hundreds
More than 300 worshippers, mostly police officers, were either killed or injured.
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Women Of The Week: South Korean Dating Show Contestants, Chinese Editor Cao Zhixin, Indonesian Daredevil Rider Karmila Purba
Here are all the inspiring women you should know about this week.
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This Former New Zealand Rugby Player Has Come Out To Become The First Openly LGBTQ All Blacks Player
Campbell Johnstone said he wanted to help take away the pressure and stigma over being LGBTQ in a sport that many associate with being strong and manly.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In January 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in January 2023.
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🌏 New Zealand's Biggest City Hit With Worst Flood In Modern History, South Korean Dating Contestant Declares Feeling For Another Woman And More
All the world news you need to know this week.