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Russia says Twitter mobile slowdown is to remain
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
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After maids die in Saudi Arabia, Kenyan relatives sound alarm
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Logistical challenges hamper COVID-19 vaccination drives in Africa
Global deal to give COVID antibody test tech free to poor nations

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Catholic nuns lift veil on abuse in convents
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Afghans 'marry off' baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
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Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors

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Hungary parliament clears way for government's LGBT referendum
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After maids die in Saudi Arabia, Kenyan relatives sound alarm
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