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Environment South AfricaSouth Africa’s Water Warriors Help Farmers After Eight Years of Drought
Farmers in the Northern Cape region of South Africa have been struggling with eight years of drought. But locals stepped up to help: just this month in Kenhardt, they handed out feed, goods – and 37,000 liters of water!
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Society EgyptDoctors Take to the Streets to Ring Alarm Against Female Mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) may have been banned in Egypt in 2008, but that hasn’t stopped many from illegally undertaking the procedure. In response, doctors went out of their hospitals to raise awareness about the dangers of the practice.
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Society IndiaChange Your Mindset, Indian Top Court Tells Government – and Rules for Same Rights for Men and Women in the Army
India’s Supreme Court has stood up for gender equality in the army, ruling that women could serve as army commanders, and ordering the government to extend permanent service to all female officers.
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Society USAThe Easy Way to Prevent Accidents: Drive Less (Scientists Find Out After Studying 1,700 Cities)
Researchers have analyzed the road designs of 1,700 cities to come up with ways to create safer streets and reduce road injuries. The solution, they found, is improving public transportation – as fewer drivers will always equal fewer accidents!
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