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India

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple.

Sweden

Frock 'n' roll: Man-free music festival 'violated discrimination laws'

What do you think? Is the festival discriminatory? Or do we need music events that cater for all tastes?

World News

'Home is the most dangerous place for women'

A new report by the United Nations found that an average of 137 women across the world are killed by a partner or family member every day.

World News

In which country do women experience the most street harassment?

A new study saw over 6,000 women surveyed in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and the USA to see where they experienced the most harassment in the street.

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World News

Photos chronicle life - and potential death - in the Arctic

The photographer had to learn how to use a gun to defend herself against polar bears, but she doesn't think the danger involved in her job is what puts women off.

USA

Diversity wins the midterms. The women making history in 2018

A record number of women have made history in being elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 US midterm election.

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

Switzerland

Swiss female politicians reveal battle with online abuse

Many female Swiss politicians are forced to deal with online verbal abuse every day. Euronews spoke to three Swiss women working in politics about their personal experiences with harassment online.

Inspire Africa

Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm.

Ukraine

Watch: Female skydivers set world record in Ukraine

Fifty-seven women have taken part in a synchronised skydive in Ukraine, setting a new world record.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: fighting terrorism through education

Can terrorism be defeated if illiteracy were eradicated in Afghanistan

Business Planet

Supporting women's entrepreneurship in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Women make up 52% of Europe's population but they account for just 30% of startup entrepreneurs. Euronews went to Italy to find out why.

World News

What is the most dangerous country to be a woman?

India is the most dangerous country to be a woman, and the USA also made the top 10 in the Thomson Reuters Foundation experts' survey this year.

World

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.

World News

Good news Friday!

Here's a roundup of some of the brightest stories from the week to cheer up your Friday

World

Angel investors: Seed capital helps MENA female start-ups take flight

The MENA region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is growing in size and stature thanks to business accelerator schemes, alternative financing and an expanding community of angel investors and professional mentors.

World News

Footballers go low to set world record match at Dead Sea

The lowest-altitude match at the Dead Sea comes less than a year after the same group broke the Guinness World Record for the highest-altitude football game played.

Saudi Arabia

Orange`* is the new black (*or pink, green, blue, yellow...)

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sulman says women need no longer wear full-length black robes as long as their dress is "decent and respectful".

World

Food for thought: Literature and gastronomy festivals in Dubai

Inspire Middle East celebrates the region’s love for the written word at the 10th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, by spotlighting some of the regional and international talents on the ground.

Belgium

Women in Politics: How does Europe measure up?

Statisticians have tallied the number women working in parliaments around the world and ranked countries from highest to lowest. So how did Europe do?