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Golden Globe winner actress says optimistic on role of women in cinema

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Philippines' Duterte under fire for second rape joke

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Qi Pao, wears its timeless fashion well

As a traditional Chinese dress. Qipao is like a wonderful blossom in China's bright-colored fashion scene. Because of its unique charm, many women wear it to show their special grace.

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Qi Pao, wears its timeless fashion well

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China and Vietnam declare war on human traffickers

Stringentmeasureswillbeimplementedtotacklecross-borderabductionsofyoungwomen.PoliceinChinaandVietnamwillstrengthenexchangesofintelligenceandevidence,andconductj

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The female Muslim comic standing up to extremism

Wearing a red hijab and all-encompassing gown, Sakdiyah Maruf cuts an unusual figure in a dark, smokey Jakarta bar as she reels off taboo-breaking jokes to laughter from a rapt audience.

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A drink a day linked to higher breast cancer risk, study shows

A daily glass of your favorite alcoholic beverage might increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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A drink a day linked to higher breast cancer risk, study shows

Adailyglassofyourfavoritealcoholicbeveragemightincreasetheriskofbreastcancer,accordingtoanewreportbytheWorldCancerResearchFundandtheAmericanInstituteforCancerRe

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APD REVIEW | India struggles with sexual violence against women

NEW DELHI, May 18 (APD)— In the last few days two rape cases, reported near the capital have again questioned the security and safety of women in India.

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India struggles with sexual violence against women

ByAPDWriterRishikaChauhanNEWDELHI,May18(APD)—Inthelastfewdaystworapecases,reportednearthecapitalhaveagainquestionedthesecurityandsafetyofwomeninIndia.Acaseofgan

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APD REVIEW | India struggles with sexual violence against women

ByAPDWriterRishikaChauhanNEWDELHI,May18(APD)—Inthelastfewdaystworapecases,reportednearthecapitalhaveagainquestionedthesecurityandsafetyofwomeninIndia.Acaseofgan

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Japanese gov't seeks cooperation with S. Korea's new president

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday said he hopes to cooperate with South Korea's new president Moon Jae-in in dealing with issues pertaining to tension on the Korean Peninsula.

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Afghan beauty parlours are a sanctuary for city women

The photos in the window promise much: languorous, kohl-rimmed eyes and bright, bold nails -- but once you enter the beauty parlours of Kabul, it becomes clear the images outside are a pale reflection of the vibrant reality inside.

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What You Should Know About Tomorrow’s International Women’s Day

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day. Throughout the United States and around the world, women will also strike as part of an event that’s being billed as “A Day Without a Woman.”

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International Women’s Day: 7 inspiring TED Talks by women that everyone should watch

If there’s one thing that 2017 has taught us so far, it’s that girl power isn’t dead.

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International Women's Day: More than a topless protest

What is the connection between the right to go topless and a growing campaign to end violence against women in Latin America? The BBC's Daniel Pardo Vegalara reports.

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Women's status rising slowly in China: activist

Observers warned that social status of Chinese women is improving "slowly," and called for greater participation of Chinese women in public life, ahead of the InternationalWomen's Day which falls on Wednesday.