gender in the News

Yahoo News
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:22:56 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian death toll in Israel's 13-day-old offensive had risen to 765.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:33:44 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:44 -0500

Citi backs measure to help avoid foreclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc will support a proposal in Congress to rewrite U.S. bankruptcy law to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, Chief Executive Vikram Pandit said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:50 -0500

U.S., Iran share interests in Afghanistan: Petraeus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies share some interests with Iran when it comes to stabilizing Afghanistan, Army Gen. David Petraeus, head of the U.S. military's Central Command, said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:31:56 -0500

Illinois panel recommends governor's impeachment
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A legislative committee on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, citing widespread abuse of power including allegations he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

Ask News
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:55:00 GMT

'Bride Wars' stars Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway are funny allies - Los Angeles Times
So who takes longer to get dressed? ¶ That's a no-brainer when the choice lies between Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, the young actresses who play best friends turned battling bridezillas in "Bride Wars," which arrives in theaters today. ¶ When the ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:19:00 GMT

Minister makes case for National Gender Policy - Vanguard
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Sulematu Suleiman has said that the National Gender Policy “will lead to enhanced equality and equity in our society, and therefore should be given high priority.” The Minister who was ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:44:00 GMT

Gender Defines Activity for Kids, Elders - KCEN TV NBC 6
It doesn’t matter how old you are — males tend to move around more than females. That’s the message from British researchers conducting two major studies on physical activity levels. The first is looking at 10- and 11-year-old children during ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:58:00 GMT

REVIEW: ‘Bride’ marries gender myth and clichés - Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado Springs is finally getting all the Oscar contenders that have been playing in Denver and other markets for weeks. But we'll find those astonishingly good films well-balanced by the usual parade of Hollywood mediocrity that marches through ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Gender blenders - South China Morning Post
There's a new direction in this season's menswear collections and it's all about women. Iconic female designers such as Donatella Versace, Miuccia Prada and Veronique Nichanian have been fixtures on the menswear scene for decades but it was always ...

Topics News
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:10:24 GMT

Doubt, not guilt, plays key role in new movie
Doubt, not guilt, plays key role in new movie by Ostensibly, "Doubt" is about a nun's battle with a priest she supposes has engaged in an inappropriate relationship with one of the young boys in the parish.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:08:15 GMT

Legislature convenes: 2 views
Legislature convenes: 2 views by Roger Clawson Hear ye! Hear ye! The solons are coming! The solons are coming! The 61st session of the Montana Legislature convened Monday in Helena.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:01:41 GMT

Survey finds unemployment fears the leading global concern
1 concern, surpassing worries about poverty, social inequality, crime and violence, a 22-nation survey showed on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:59:08 GMT

Older women have less access to donated kidneys
Younger women have equal access to kidney transplants compared with their male counterparts, but older women receive kidney transplants much less frequently than older men, new research shows.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:46:19 GMT

Culture
The northern Cameroonian town of Maroua, will host the seventh edition of the country's national arts and culture festival fro m 19 to 23 December.

"GENDER" in the News

Clicnews syndication

"GENDER" in the News

Clicnews syndication

Related keywords