The number of imprisoned journalists hit a 30-year high in 2016
By Al Jazeera From Business Insider More journalists have been jailed this year by governments around the world than at any time in nearly three decades, according to a media rights watchdog. The report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ),…
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Gender row athlete Caster Semenya marries long-term partner
From Caribbean News Service PRETORIA, Jan 11 2017 – Gender-row athlete Caster Semenya married her long-time partner in an extravagant ‘white wedding’ ceremony which coincided with her birthday – a double celebration she was delighted to share with her fans….
Scientists have figured out how to make wounds heal without scars
By Bec Crew, ScienceAlert From Business Insider Whether it’s from a surgical procedure, clumsy shaving, or that traumatic biking incident that happened when you were five, just about everyone has a scar they wish would just fade away. And while…
How Iran made the US look weak with a tiny, outdated navy and some old ballistic missiles
By Alex Lockie From Business Insider The news came out Monday that Iranian fast-attack craft had once again harassed US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf with unsafe and unprofessional behavior, forcing the USS Mahan to fire warning shots. The…
Olwomen story of the week
15 Fruits That Will Aid You Lose Weight By Jane Sills From Olwomen Contrary to popular belief, fruits do help in weight loss. It is true that most of the fruits contain natural sugar which quickly turns into body fat….
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A powerful group of women will run from NYC to the Women’s March on Washington
BY NICOLE GALLUCCI From Mashable The Women’s March on Washington is fast-approaching, and if you don’t already have travel plans booked to D.C. you might consider running there. Alison Desir is a running coach, the founder of Harlem Run, and…
A cargo cruise may just be the cheapest way to travel the world
By TALIA LAKRITZ From Business Insider Australia The INSIDER Summary: • Cargo cruises offer a super cheap way to see the world. • They’re not as popular or luxurious as regular cruise ships, but they have their charm. • A…
CARICOM welcomes new US-Caribbean legislation, wants good working relationship with Trump administration
From Antigua Observer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 10, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council of Ministers has ended a two-day meeting here Tuesday saying it was appreciative of the Caribbean’s good working relationship with past US administrations and was looking…
Costa Rica’s Central Valley on alert after Turrialba volcano becomes increasingly active
From The Independent UK The volcano’s constant eruptions are sending plumes of ash in to the sky Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency for a major area of the country including the capital of San Jose following the…
‘I’ve always felt oppressed’: Madonna
WENN.COM From Toronto Sun Madonna is tired of feeling “oppressed” because she doesn’t conform to society’s expectations of women. The 58-year-old singer, who is known for her raunchy stage antics, says that in spite of her wealth she still feels…
