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WBG President Kim calls domestic violence an “outrage” and “blind spot” holding back women and girls

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called domestic violence “an outrage” that should no longer be considered a private matter, but a public issue and a major challenge for all who work in development.

3-D changes in DNA may lead to a genetic form of Lou Gehrig’s disease

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Nucleolin (green) is scattered throughout the nucleus (blue) in a motor neuron obtained from induced...

After Uganda, Kenya Gears Up for Gay Rights Debate

Kenya could become the next battleground for gay rights as lawmakers plan to introduce a motion in parliament to compel authorities to more strongly enforce the country's anti-homosexual laws. Gay rights activists say the...

MEPs lay out final offer on bank single resolution mechanism

The lead MEPs in charge for the second pillar of banking union, the single resolution mechanism, have begun preparing texts for Parliament’s April plenary vote.