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International Women's Day
On March 8th, women around the world speak out about women's rights, injustices and other issues facing them today. This year, the 30th anniversary of International Women's Day, focuses on violence against women.Current Headlines
- Japan urged end death penalty, aid "comfort women" Reuters - Wed May 14, 11:38 am
- Tibetan women protest in Nepal, over 500 detained Reuters - Sun May 11, 04:30 am
- Ex-showgirl stars in Berlusconi's female cast Reuters - Thu May 8, 06:36 am
- Iran women activist gets suspended jail sentence Reuters - Mon May 5, 01:16 am
- Malaysia angers women with travel-restriction idea Reuters - Sat May 3, 11:22 pm
- Award-winning feminist given suspended jail term in Iran: report AFP - Fri May 2, 11:41 pm
- Women still a target as Kenya's social wounds gape Reuters - Wed Apr 23, 05:18 pm
- Iran women activists get suspended lashing sentences Reuters - Tue Apr 22, 03:18 am
- Cuba breaks up sit-in and briefly detains women Reuters - Mon Apr 21, 11:04 am
- Cuba breaks up sit-in, arrests women dissidents Reuters - Mon Apr 21, 08:24 am
Web Roundup
More stories about International Women's Day from around the world
- Australian women shine in Santa Clara pool AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Fri May 16, 09:50 pm
- First Golf for Gold tournament raises money for Canadian athletes Calgary Sun - Fri May 16, 01:39 am
- CIS to be represented at the 4th World Military Championship universitysport.ca - Fri May 16, 09:33 am
- Markham sports shorts yorkregion.com - Fri May 16, 06:22 pm
- (RWire) Athletics: U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Champions Kastor, Hall to Lead Team USA at the DICK's Sporting Goods ... RunnersWeb.com - Mon May 12, 05:07 am
- Sports Sunflashes Column The Ottawa Sun - Fri May 16, 12:48 am
- Sorenstam shoots 67 to share lead through first round at Sybase Classic The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News - Thu May 15, 04:17 pm
- Sorenstam shares lead at Sybase Classic The Globe and Mail - Thu May 15, 05:18 pm
- What To Do The Chronicle-Journal - Thu May 15, 09:04 am
Around the World - International Women's Day Sites
Women on the Web
Female bloggers and related sites
- Blogher Where the women bloggers are
- Blog Sisters Where men can link, but they can't touch
- Feminist Blogs Independent alternative to malestream media
- Women tap into the power of the blog Boston Globe
- Our Bodies Our Blog Health tips for women
- Workerette For women who work
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Canada
- Why the public might buy into a carbon tax Macleans.ca
- Quebec uses bait to vaccinate raccoons to keep rabies out of Montreal The Canadian Press
- Anthropologist finds separating brothers-in-arms stresses soldiers The Canadian Press
Odd News
- Ohio township to feds: We don't want your money The Canadian Press
- American tourist joins pandas in 'surreal' earthquake ordeal AFP
- Half-eaten Snickers bar implicates hungry burglar in Arkansas The Canadian Press
