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FGM Engenders Sharp Cultural DivideF.A. Cole was 11 when her stepmother told her to dress up for a special occasion near her hometown of Freetown, Sierra Leone. It was, instead,...
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Female Genital Mutilation Occurs in the United StatesThe United Nations has declared Feb. 6 International Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilation. Contrary to popular perception, female...
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Last Year Was Fourth Hottest on Record: Outlook Sizzling: UNLast year was the fourth warmest on record and the outlook is for more sizzling heat approaching levels that most governments view as dangerous for...
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UN Calls for Ending Female Genital Mutilation by 2030Wednesday marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Coinciding with the day, the United Nations is calling for...
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Operation Rescue Airlifts Baby Flamingos Facing Drought in South AfricaA special airlift for thousands of baby flamingos is under way in South Africa, as drought puts their breeding ground in peril. VOA's Mariama...
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Our Milky Way Galaxy Truly Warped, at Least Around EdgesIt turns out our Milky Way galaxy is truly warped, at least around the far edges. Scientists in China and Australia released an updated 3D map...
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Egyptian Babies Get Blue Ribbons as Parents Say 'No' to Female Genital MutilationDoctors at two Cairo hospitals will pin blue ribbon badges to the clothing of newborn baby girls on Wednesday as they launch a campaign to persuade...
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Watch Your Language: Tasty Words 'Luring' People to Healthier FoodsRich and zesty or low fat and vegan? Clever marketing with mouth-watering words can boost sales of plant-based dishes by more than 70 percent,...
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Hospital Radiologists Can Help Detect Domestic Violence, Researchers SayRadiologists, who typically interact little with patients, can play a key role in identifying victims of abuse by spotting patterns of injuries...
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Two Thirds of Himalayan Glaciers Could Melt if Global Climate Goals Fail: New StudyFailure to meet global climate goals could lead to warming of five degrees celsius in the Himalayan mountains and a loss of two-thirds of the...
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Handheld Cancer Detector Works in Hours Not DaysFebruary 4 is designated as World Cancer Day, and the disease remains one of the world's leading causes of death. Last year, there were close to...
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Chronic Pain Given as Top Reason for Using Medical MarijuanaChronic pain is the most common reason people give when they enroll in state-approved medical marijuana programs. That's followed by stiffness...
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Check Your Compass: Magnetic North Pole Is on MoveTrue north isn't quite where it used to be. Earth's north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast in the last few decades that scientists that...
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Report: Norway's Arctic Islands at Risk of 'Devastating' WarmingArctic islands north of Norway are warming faster than almost anywhere on Earth and more avalanches, rain and mud may cause "devastating" changes...
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Scientists Enlist Incredibly Tiny Allies in Cancer FightResearchers and doctors are using incredibly tiny particles — fluorescent nanoparticles — in a quest for new ways to fight cancer. Some...
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Technical Recruiter at AndelaAndela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering...
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Atiku confirmed PDP is working with INEC, says OshiomholeTO All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate...
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Senior Sales Professional at Data & Scientific IncData & Scientific Inc. was established in 1989 in Ontario, Canada, as an independent software vendor. With over thirty employees and offices...
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Rise Up To Defend Our Democracy, National Peace Committee Tells NigeriansThe National Peace Committee (NPC) has called on Nigerians to put the disappointment of the postponement of the general...
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New NASA Lander to Post Daily Reports on Red Planet WinterAnd now for the weather on Mars: NASA's newest lander is offering daily reports on the red planet's frigid winter. Starting Tuesday, NASA's Jet...
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Lafarge seeks SEC’s approval for rights issue allotmentNairametrics Lafarge Africa Plc is a leading cement manufacturer. The post Lafarge seeks SEC’s approval for rights issue allotment...
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What Petr Cech did with over 20 Arsenal female footballers will surprise you- Petr Cech celebrates Arsenal women team after their impressive stats in the league - They are currently second on the table with 33 points -...
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Razer Phone 2 gets Android Pie next week, Razer Phone 3 may have been canceledToday Razer has announced that the update to Android 9 Pie is headed to the Razer Phone 2 next week, on February 27 to be precise. That's when...
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Medical News Today: What does a lump in the left breast mean?Breast lumps can develop in the left or right breast, or in both. In this article, we look at what people should do if they find a lump, along with...
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Medical News Today: What are the best lower chest exercises?People can strengthen and define the lower chest by performing exercises that target the pectoral muscles. These exercises use either barbells,...
