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These Two Belarus Journalists Were Jailed For Covering A Protest Against The President
Two journalists have been sentenced to two years in prison for live-streaming a protest against Belarus president’s rule.
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Myanmar Police Shot And Killed This 19-Year -Old Woman At A Protest And People Want Justice
Thousands of people gathered in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw to attend the funeral of 19-year-old woman, Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, the first person to be Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/myanmar-protest-woman-killed/]
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New Zealand Has Made Period Products Free For All Students
All schools in New Zealand will provide students with free period products for the next three years, starting from June.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Officially Won’t Return As Working Members Of The Royal Family
The Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan will not return as working members of the royal family and will give up their honorary military appointments and royal patronages.
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This Greek Sailing Champion Said She Was Sexually Assaulted By An Official And Started A #MeToo Wave
Greek Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou has spoken out about how she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a top sailing official when she was 21.
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Japan Has Named A New Tokyo Olympics Chief Who Is A Woman Politician And Speed Skater
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has appointed Seiko Hashimoto as the new president, after Yoshiro Mori resigned last week due to sexist comments. View this post Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/tokyo-new-olympics-chief-woman/]
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The World’s Oldest Known Beer Brewery Has Been Discovered In Egypt
The 5,000-year-old brewery is the world’s oldest known beer factory.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Expecting A Second Child
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they are expecting a second child, a younger sibling for their 19-month-old son, Archie.
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This Argentine Teen Was Murdered By Her Police Ex-Boyfriend Who She Reported 18 Times
People in Argentina are demanding justice after Úrsula Bahillo, an 18-year-old woman, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend who she had filed several complaints against previously.
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The Tokyo Olympics Chief Has Finally Resigned After He Said Women Talk Too Much In Meetings
Yoshiro Mori, who is also a former prime minister, has resigned more than a week after he faced widespread criticism for saying women can’t stop talking in meetings.
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Saudi Activist, Loujain al-Hathloul, Who Was Jailed For Fighting For Women’s Right To Drive, Has Been Freed After 1,001 Days
Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi women’s rights activist who was jailed after campaigning for an end to the ban on women driving in the country, has been released after 1,001 days in prison, her family said.
Activism
New Zealand MPs No Longer Have To Wear Ties In Parliament After This Māori MP Refused And Was Kicked Out
Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand’s Maori Party, wore a hei-tiki, a traditional Māori pendant to the parliament, and was ejected.