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EU seeks more time out for working mothers
BRUSSELS (AFP) - The European Commission unveiled Friday plans to extend minimum maternity leave in Europe by around a month, putting pressure on several EU nations to offer more support to working mothers.
Nations:Germany Sweden Netherlands Spain Slovakia Denmark Source:(AFP)
2008-10-03
Iraqi women take aim at expanded police roles
UDAIM, Iraq - The widow was nervous the first time she shot a loaded Kalashnikov rifle at the dusty Iraqi police academy north of Baghdad. But she was smiling after she fired 160 rounds at a black-and-white target.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2008-09-12
Clinton aides: Palin treatment sexist
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sarah Palin found some unlikely allies Wednesday as leading academics and even former top aides to Hillary Rodham Clinton endorsed the Republican charge that John McCain's running mate has been subject to a sexist double standard by the news media and Democrats.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Hillary Clinton Carly Fiorina Joseph Biden John Edwards Activities:US Election 2008
2008-09-04
Sharp rise in alcoholism among Swedish women: report
STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Alcoholism among women in Sweden rose by 50 percent between 2003 and 2007 as beer, wine and spirits have become more accessible in the country long known for its restrictive alcohol policy, a report on Saturday said.
Nations:Sweden Source:(AFP)
2008-08-30
Table Tennis champions give nod to sexing up sport
BEIJING (AFP) - Maria Sharapova's dresses may never make an appearance, nor the Williams sisters' bling, but table tennis is at least trying to sex up its sport.
Nations:Japan People:Maria Sharapova Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-21
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