Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fewer cousins marrying in Bradford's Pakistani community
Cousin marriage has dropped among the city's Pakistani community - with a few possible reasons.
1970-01-01 08:00
Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
1970-01-01 08:00
China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Qatar sentences eight Indians to death
Reports say eight Indian men who worked in Qatar have been sentenced to death on spying charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal
Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.
1970-01-01 08:00
The unending pain of India's sanitation workers
Workers from low-caste communities endure stigma and hazards as they clean sewers and septic tanks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
1970-01-01 08:00
S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister
India stopped issuing visas to Canadians in September as tensions escalated between the two countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kuda Bux: The Indian magician who charmed the West with his 'X-ray eyes'
Kuda Bux found fame after claiming he was able to read with his face covered like an Egyptian mummy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sikkim India floods: 'I was holding mum's hand but the water separated us'
The Indian state of Sikkim is still reeling from destruction caused by deadly flash floods on 4 October.
1970-01-01 08:00
How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
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