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You don’t need heavy weights to strengthen your lower body if you know this exercise trick

A strength and conditioning specialist shares how to get the most out of your light weights with these three lower-body exercises

Fit & Well · Sep 2

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis

Taliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis, especially for girls denied education. The Taliban administration imposed severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms. Despite claims of security and infrastructure improvements, international isolation persists for…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?

Maine lawmakers are considering using the state's real estate transfer tax to support homeless shelters in addition to affordable housing programs, including those for first-time home buyers and foreclosure prevention

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium

The man had been convicted of killing 13 members of a family, including children, and was executed by one of their relatives, according to police.

Euronews · Dec 2, 2025

Afghanistan's Taliban have 'weaponized' the judicial system to oppress women, UN expert says

The independent U_N_ investigator on human rights in Afghanistan says its Taliban rulers have “weaponized” the legal and judicial system to oppress women and girls in what amounts to “crimes against humanity."

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

UN official backs call for FIFA action on gender oppression in Afghanistan

The UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan urges ‘strong stand’ from FIFA for nation’s women to make international return.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025

‘They are coming because they are persecuted’: UN special rapporteur calls on UK to open up to more Afghan refugees

INTERVIEW: Richard Bennett tells Arpan Rai Afghans escaping Taliban rule to Britain are classic examples of refugees

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up

Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad

The Walrus · Dec 9, 2024

US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process

Decision could tee up another battle over considerations of race in university admissions before US Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024