GEORGE FREY
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As Lagos seeks to save more women from abortion-related deaths

When Cynthia was raped by her abductors, who later released her, she knew she was in for more trouble. Missing her menstrual period for two months heightened her fears. Testing positive for pregancy broke her further. She wasn’t ready to swallow another bitter pill – keeping the unwanted pregnancy from ‘evil’ men. The unpreparedness, stigmatisation Read More…

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India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023, U.N. report says

India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, a United Nations report said on Monday, warning that high fertility would challenge economic growth. The world’s population, estimated to reach 8 billion by Nov. 15 this year, could grow to Read More…

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Chaos at Heathrow airport as last-minute cancellations affect 10,000 passengers

In Britain, Heathrow Airport ordered the cancellation of dozens of flights at short notice on Monday, affecting around 10,000 passengers. Sixty-one flights were axed as the west London airport did not believe it could have handled the expected number of passengers. Airlines have been asked not to rebook affected travellers on to alternative flights departing Read More…

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Ice-cool Djokovic tames fiery Kyrgios to continue Wimbledon love story

Novak Djokovic stayed serene amid a frenzied atmosphere to tame fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios in an engrossing final on Sunday, lifting a seventh Wimbledon trophy and taking his Grand Slam title count to 21. Rallying from a set down, Djokovic exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) for his fourth Read More…