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Milley supports women in military combat if they 'meet the standards'
Mark Milley, the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, said that women should be actively deployed for military combat if they “meet the standards.” "Women have been in combat, and it doesn't ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Former Defense secretary: Women 'vital' in combat
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen underscored the importance of having women in the military, including in combat roles, as President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary has come under ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units
Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.Top stories - ABC News - November 15 -
Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat are met with disgust and dissent
They lost limbs in battle, led security convoys and survived several combat tours.Politics - NBC News - November 15 -
No women in combat roles? Trump's Pentagon chief pick raises eyebrows
Democrats and veterans groups are taking aim at Trump Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s belief that women should not serve in combat roles, with at least two crucial GOP senators also asking ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat
Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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One-third of women across EU have experienced violence, survey finds
Amount of physical attacks, threats or sexual violence described as ‘invisible epidemic’ as reporting remains low. Every third woman across the EU has experienced physical violence, including ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Police in Turkey detain demonstrators seeking more protection for women against violence
Police have detained dozens of people in Istanbul who tried to join a rally calling for greater protection for women in Turkey, where more than 400 women have been murdered this yearWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary, after he called for women to not serve in combat roles. “Where do you ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Saoirse Ronan ‘absolutely right’ about women’s safety fears, says Gladiator combat trainer
Paul Biddiss, who trained Paul Mescal and Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne, says streetwise women are more aware of surveillance and harder to follow. He has trained would-be assassins and ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Canada's first woman armed forces chief: 'I can’t believe we have to justify women in combat'
HALIFAX – The first woman to head Canada’s armed forces pushed back on renewed debate over women serving in combat roles related to President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, calling it a ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat roles
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a combat veteran of the Iraq War, tells "Face the Nation" that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, is ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Fable Reportedly Has Witcher-Like Combat
Fourteen years is a long time to wait between sequels, but Fable --the first game in the action-RPG series since Fable 3 in 2010--was finally unveiled earlier this year during Summer Game Fest ...Tech - GameSpot - November 19 -
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Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence
More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks
The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine
Prosecutors in Finland have filed charges over alleged war crimes in 2014 by a combatant who fought against Ukrainian forces in a Russian-backed separatist region of UkraineWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
The U.S. has a new strategy for combating foreign election interference, but will it work?
Last week, a video popped up on social media falsely claiming to show someone ripping up ballots in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China's navy watches
Philippine forces have staged drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distanceWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
How to build a "dopamine menu" to combat the fall and winter blues
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage siteWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
China holds combat drills at a disputed shoal west of the Philippines
China has held sea and air combat drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited area of reefs and rocks it had seized from the Philippines in the South China SeaWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Lula launches alliance to combat world hunger as Brazil hosts G20
Summit’s first day notable for frosty meeting of far-right Argentinian leader Javier Milei and leftwing host. The president of Brazil , Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , has opened the G20 meeting in ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M
Jake Paul’s promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 millionEntertainment - ABC News - November 19 -
Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'
Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Hamas says Israeli female hostage killed in north Gaza combat zone
Group’s armed wing says unnamed woman’s death established after long break in contact with her captors. Hamas’s armed wing said on Saturday that an Israeli woman taken hostage during the October ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Sebastian Gorka tapped by Trump to combat terrorism: What to know
President-elect Trump named Sebastian Gorka to join his national security team, specifically as the deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counter terrorism. Gorka, who Trump ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence
Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen
The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.Top stories - BBC News - November 4
