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World Vision Ghana Launches ‘End Child Marriage Now’ Campaign

World Vision International Ghana has launched a national campaign in Tamale codenamed, “End child marriage now! It...

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Under US Pressure, UN Agrees On Deep Cuts To Peacekeeping

A deal on cutting nearly $600 million from the UN peacekeeping budget was reached Wednesday following weeks of...

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Vietnam Blogger ‘Mother Mushroom’ On Trial

A prominent Vietnamese blogger known as 'Mother Mushroom' went on trial Thursday for anti-state propaganda, a court...

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China’s Treatment of Sick Activist Raises Fears For Others

China's treatment of cancer-stricken democracy activist Liu Xiaobo reflects Beijing's hardening crackdown on political...

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US Urges China To Let Nobel Laureate Choose Own Doctors

The United States urged China on Tuesday to give cancer-stricken Nobel peace prize laureate Liu Xiaobo and his wife...

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Freed Chinese Intellectual Spoke Out For Change

Liu Xiaobo, who won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize from behind bars, was for decades a vocal champion of democracy and...

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Vietnam Blogger Deported To France

A French-Vietnamese dissident blogger has been deported to France after losing his nationality of birth. Pham Minh...

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John Magufuli’s Pregnant Schoolgirl Ban Angers Tanzanian Women

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been condemned for comments that girls who give birth should not be allowed to...

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John Magufuli’s Pregnant Schoolgirl Ban Angers Tanzanian Women

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been condemned for comments that girls who give birth should not be allowed to...

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Tanzania President Says Teen Mothers Should Quit School

Tanzania President John Magufuli said students who become pregnant should not be allowed to finish their studies after...

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Teen Mothers Will Not Be Allowed Back To School

Tanzania President John Magufuli has said girls will not be allowed back to school after giving birth during his...

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Morocco Protest Leader ‘beaten’ During Arrest

The leader of a protest movement in northern Morocco was "severely" beaten and verbally abused by police during his...

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UAE Runs ‘informal Prisons’ In Yemen

The United Arab Emirates runs at least two "informal detention facilities" in Yemen and has reportedly transferred...

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Philippine Star Charice Announces New Transgender Name

US television star and music sensation Charice Pempengco of the Philippines has announced a new transgender identity,...

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Around 100 Killed In C. Africa After Truce Deal

The death toll from clashes in Central African Republic has surged to around 100, local officials said Wednesday of...

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Three Things To Watch As Saudi Names New Heir To Throne

Mohammed bin Salman, named Saudi crown prince on Wednesday, becomes first in line to the throne as the historically...

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New York Outlaws Child Marriage Under 17

New York, the fourth most populous state in America, updated antiquated legislation on Tuesday to outlaw children as...

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Minister Under Fire For Attack On Sri Lankan Rights Lawyer

Sri Lanka's justice minister faced calls for his resignation Tuesday after accusing a human rights lawyer of misleading...

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India Internet Shutdowns ‘violate Human Rights’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said India needs to cease “arbitrary restrictions” on internet and phone services. The...