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Ardern’s Resignation Resonates for Women in Power
Date: January 19, 2023
By Kate Lamb, Lucy Craymer and Kanupriya Kapoor WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world’s youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the demands faced by women in power. Holding back tears as she made...
Twitter Reviews Policies Around Permanent User Bans – Ft
Date: October 12, 2022
(Reuters) -Twitter Inc is reviewing its policies around permanently banning users, possibly bringing its content moderation in line with Elon Musk’s vision for the social media platform, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Twitter has been exploring if there are other content moderation tools that could replace a ban, its harshest penalty for violating rules,...
Factbox-How Does the Nobel Peace Prize Work?
Date: October 3, 2022
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – The winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 7 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN WIN? The prize should go to the person “who has done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations, the abolition...
Loyal to the Last, Queen’s Corgis and Pony Watch Her Pass
Date: September 19, 2022
WINDSOR (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s black pony Emma watched the monarch’s funeral procession pass by in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where it was held on a lead by a groomsman. The queen’s two corgis, Sandy and Muick, were also brought out for the arrival of the coffin at the castle, where Elizabeth was to...
Loss of Queen Brings First Encounter With Death for Some Children
Date: September 16, 2022
LONDON (Reuters) – The death of Queen Elizabeth and the closure of schools on the day of her funeral have meant many teachers and families have had to talk about death for the first time with young children. Children’s charities and bereavement groups have offered advice about how to have such a conversation, answer questions,...
Old and Young Britons Honour Departed Queen, Greet New King
Date: September 13, 2022
By Stuart McDill LONDON (Reuters) – Elderly British army veterans known as the Chelsea Pensioners honoured Queen Elizabeth in London on Tuesday with a solemn historical rite, while in Northern Ireland a beaming schoolboy shook with glee and gestured to friends after shaking King Charles’ hand. Even newborn babies in their parents’ arms were among...