The Wonderful & Weird World of Women
U.S. Plans Hubs for Middle East Businesswomen By Kara Alaimo - WeNews correspondent
At a meeting in Abu Dhabi, U.S. Undersecretary of State Karen Hughes called women's expanded work force participation critical to the regional economy. She said the U.S. would help form business network hubs for women across the region.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2946
* Father jailed for US mutilation *
An Ethiopian man is jailed for genital mutilation of his daughter, in the first such case in the United States. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/6108516.stm
Female Dark Horses Surge to Election's Finish Line By Allison Stevens - Washington Bureau Chief
Democratic women running for Congress are riding a wave of anti-incumbent sentiment in the final days before Election Day. Some female Republican incumbents, meanwhile, find themselves battling to retain their seats.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2945
A pensioner has spoken of her anger how she was ordered out of a restaurant for wearing a Marks & Spencers pink hooded top. Corinne Chapman, 61, had just sat down to eat on Tuesday when the manager told her to take off her top or leave the restaurant. More
* Murder probe as five die in fire *
A fire that killed a mother and her four daughters at a house in Lancashire was started deliberately, police say. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/6106712.stm
* China overturns activist sentence *
A Chinese court quashes the conviction of a blind activist who highlighted forced abortions, in a surprise ruling. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/6104868.stm
Even Before Election Day Women Can Count Some Wins By Peggy Drexler - WeNews commentator
The month of political reckoning has arrived, but Peggy Drexler reckons that women already have something to celebrate. With 134 women winning House primaries, and many running for lower-tier state positions, the pipeline is filling up.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2943
* Fewer women seek student places *
Fewer women across the UK have applied for university places for next year, initial figures show. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/6102732.stm
Gallaudet Board Votes Out Jane
Fernandes
Washington Post sources confirm that controversial
president-elect's appointment at the renowned school for the deaf
has been rescinded. Source Washington Post
With Courage, Chidiac Returns to Lebanon Airwaves By Rania Abouzeid - WeNews correspondent
Since losing a hand and a leg in a bomb blast meant to kill her, Lebanese journalist May Chidiac returned this summer to television and her trademark criticisms of Syrian involvement in her homeland. She has received two major press freedom awards.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2939
Young Women Say Generation Labels Need Not Apply By Courtney E. Martin - WeNews correspondent
Young women who might be described as third-wave feminists aren't necessarily satisfied with the term. A new anthology, a traveling exhibit and the International Museum of Women all probe the question of generational identity.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2942
Mary Chidac - Since losing a hand and a leg in a bomb blast meant to kill her, Lebanese journalist May Chidiac returned this summer to television and her trademark criticisms of Syrian involvement in her homeland, Rania Abouzeid reports today. She has received two major press freedom award.
Culture Teens Call Hyper-Sexualized Media Images 'Normal' By Sandra Kobrin - WeNews correspondent
Many female teens in a study last month said hyper-sexualized media depictions of women are "normal." Author Ariel Levy and media scholar Constance Penley offer different responses to what that means for the young women.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2940
Algerian Amnesty Heightens Danger to Women By Leela Jacinto - WeNews correspondent
Women's activists in Algeria say a sweeping 2005 amnesty, offered to most prosecutors of Algeria's decade-long "dirty war," is making the culture more dangerous for women. Reports of domestic violence, they say, are rising.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2938
Technology
* Free speech online 'under threat' *
Amnesty International calls on bloggers to back a campaign to preserve free speech on the net. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/6090448.stm
HEALTH
* Life-saving pump lets heart heal *
UK experts say an artificial pump that rejuvenates dying hearts could save thousands of lives. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6108928.stm
* Flat keyboard 'could reduce MRSA' *
A hospital develops a computer keyboard which it says could cut cases of the MRSA superbug by 10%. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6107892.stm
* Westerners 'are more promiscuous' *
People in western countries tend to have more sexual partners than those in the developing world, a study says. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6101970.stm
* Brain flaws 'linked to cot death' *
Brain abnormalities affecting breathing and temperature could increase cot death risk, a study suggests. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6102106.stm
* Depleted uranium risk 'ignored' *
UK and US forces continue to use depleted uranium weapons despite warnings of a cancer risk, the BBC finds. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/6105726.stm
* Liver cells grown from cord blood *
British scientists grow tiny sections of human liver from stem cells which could help in drug testing. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6101420.stm
* SA HIV/Aids cooperation pledged *
South African activists and the government pledge to work together in the fight against HIV/Aids. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/6103920.stm
* Superbug vaccine 'shows promise' *
A vaccine to guard against hospital superbug MRSA is a step closer, according to scientists. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6098210.stm
* 'Sperm-stopping' male pill hope *
Scientists are developing a male contraceptive drug which stops the development process of sperm. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6091582.stm
* Hope for Alzheimer's blood test *
UK scientists are developing a blood test which may pick up signs of Alzheimer's disease earlier. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6098826.stm
* US debates 'hidden' food fats ban *
Public hearings to discuss a ban on trans fatty acids from fast food outlets in New York begin on Monday. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/6097676.stm
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