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India has more women than men for first time, survey finds

Survey of 650,000 households finds falling reproductive rate, suggesting population boom is ending

Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 January 22, 2022
Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam.
Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college January 22, 2022
Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves.
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma January 22, 2022
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.
Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out January 21, 2022
The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.
Tonga: Survivor tells of sea escape from tsunami-struck island January 21, 2022
Lisala Folau says he swam for more than a day, clinging to a log at sea, to survive the tsunami.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne January 21, 2022
Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova.
Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus January 21, 2022
Efforts are underway to deliver humanitarian supplies with the minimum risk of infection.
Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash January 21, 2022
The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online.
Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world January 21, 2022
Tonga is the world's most Mormon nation and the Church is playing a key role after the volcanic eruption.
Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you' January 21, 2022
Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest.
Franco Mulakkal: Hundreds write to Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop January 21, 2022
Critics have called the acquittal of powerful Bishop Franco Mulakkal a 'miscarriage of justice'.
Why an OnlyFans creator could go to jail for posting nudes January 21, 2022
Titus Low is one of Singapore's most successful OnlyFans creators - but now he might find himself in jail.
The radio station bringing worried Tongans together January 21, 2022
A community broadcaster in Brisbane, Australia, is bringing information and support following the tsunami.
Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial? January 20, 2022
Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.
Property shares in Hong Kong jump after China cuts key mortgage rate January 20, 2022
The central bank's move comes as concerns grow about a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.
Tonga: First foreign aid planes arrive bearing crucial supplies January 20, 2022
It comes after the Pacific nation was left devastated by a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami.
Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati: Who is the arrested Hindu priest? January 20, 2022
Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season January 19, 2022
Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars.
The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse January 19, 2022
The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.
Winter Olympics 2022: China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub January 19, 2022
Many foreign firms hoping to ride the Olympics boom are investing heavily in the troubled region.

Halep races into Australian Open fourth round January 22, 2022
Simona Halep continues her dominant streak at the Australian Open with a crushing win over Danka Kovinic to reach the fourth round.
Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases January 22, 2022
Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases.
UN condemns deadly air strike on Yemen prison January 22, 2022
A Saudi-led coalition denies it struck a detention centre on Friday, killing more than 70 people.
Hillary Clinton speaks with Afghan girl hiding from Taliban January 22, 2022
'Lama' tells the ex-US secretary of state what her life used to look like before the Taliban returned.
Gen Z marchers praying for an end to US abortion January 22, 2022
The young activists are optimistic their movement's long-cherished goal may be within reach.
Three Canadians shot and one killed at upscale Mexican resort January 22, 2022
The incident began as an argument among guests, one of whom was the gunman, at the hotel near Cancún.
Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95 January 22, 2022
Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam.
Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college January 22, 2022
Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves.
Yemen rebel attack on UAE throws challenge to the region January 22, 2022
A fatal drone and missile strike raises questions about the war and security across the Middle East.
Kenya's River Yala: Mystery and heartbreak of the dead bodies January 22, 2022
At least 19 corpses have been found dumped in western Kenya and relatives want to know how they died.
Ukraine crisis: Long journey home to rebel-run Donetsk January 22, 2022
One resident returns to their home city in rebel-held east Ukraine, as tensions with Russia rise.
‘Hi, thanks for calling. Are you OK? How far away are you?’ January 22, 2022
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone.
Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022 January 22, 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma January 22, 2022
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.
Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder January 21, 2022
Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.
Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' taken into post office January 21, 2022
Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.
First goals & a new father - 'crazy couple of weeks' as Sargent pulls Norwich out of drop zone January 21, 2022
Josh Sargent scores twice as Norwich City win at Watford to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Man Utd to support players on family security after Lindelof break-in January 21, 2022
Manchester United will speak with players about improving security after Victor Lindelof's family were the subject of a "traumatic and scary" break-in.
Guardiola vows not to 'betray' Man City when time comes for decision on future January 21, 2022
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will not "betray" the club when the time comes for the coach to make a decision on his future.
Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide January 21, 2022
A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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