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Women Of The Week: Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, Women Afghan Students, Australian Deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.
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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The Dutch Prime Minister Has Formally Apologized For The Netherlands’ Role In The Slave Trade
The prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, has offered a formal apology for the role the Netherlands’ played in the slave trade.
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This Australian Male Politician Kept Calling The Woman Speaker “Mister” Even After She Corrected Him Multiple Times
The leader of the Australian opposition, Peter Dutton, repeatedly called Sharon Claydon “Mr. Speaker” despite being corrected multiple times.
Climate
Devastating Floods And Landslides Hit The Congo, Leaving At Least 169 People Dead
Devastating floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have left at least 169 people dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Activism
Iran Has Arrested One Of Its Most Famous Actresses For Criticizing Its Execution Of Mahsa Amini Protesters
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been detained for showing her support of the Mahsa Amini protests.
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In One Of The Most Dramatic Finals, Argentina Beat France 4-2 In A Shootout To Win The World Cup
In one of the most exciting World Cup finals in history, Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout on Dec. 18 to win the 2022 World Cup.
Cute
After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum And Pikachu Are Leaving The “Pokémon” Anime Series
After finally becoming the top trainer in the world, Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the anime series “Pokémon”, and his Pokémon partner, Pikachu, are leaving the series after 25 years.
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This Japanese Woman Referee Has Become One Of The First Women To Officiate Matches At The World Cup
Yoshimi Yamashita says she hopes she can inspire more women and help to normalize seeing women referees on the pitch.
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🌏 Iran Executes Mahsa Amini Protesters, Peru's First Woman President, New Zealand's New Smoking Ban And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
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Gay Sex Is No Longer Illegal In Barbados
Barbados’ top court has struck down colonial-era laws banning gay sex.
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BTS’ Oldest Member Jin Has Begun Serving In South Korea’s Mandatory Military Service
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop boy band BTS, has started South Korea’s mandatory military service on Dec. 13.
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China Has Relaxed Some Of Its Harshest COVID Restrictions After The Unprecedented A4 Revolution
China has eased some of its most severe COVID policies after unprecedented protests swept the country following the death of 10 people in quarantine in Xinjiang in a fire at an apartment complex.