The comment from Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary, about Diane Abbott, a Labour member of Parliament, quickly drew a chorus of criticism.
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Netanyahu Sparks Outrage Over Pact With Racist Party
An increasingly desperate Israeli prime minister has aggravated already fraught relations between Israel and Jews in the diaspora.
Stop Asking Women About Childbearing Status, China Tells Employers
The Chinese government, which has struggled to keep women from leaving the labor force, is taking new steps to combat persistent workplace discrimination.
Sharp Rise in Anti-Semitic Acts in France Stokes Old Fears
A spate of high-profile cases has illustrated the surge. Jewish groups remain skeptical of official promises of action.
Japan’s Working Mothers: Record Responsibilities, Little Help From Dads
Men in Japan do fewer hours of housework and child care than in any of the world’s richest nations. That keeps women from getting better jobs and holds back the economy.
Belgium Bans Ritual Animal Slaughter. Some See a Humane Move, Others Prejudice.
Animal rights groups praised the new law banning halal and kosher practices, but Muslims and Jews see it as part of a right-wing nationalist agenda.
2 Indian Women Enter Sabarimala Temple, Setting Off Protests Near Hindu Shrine
The act by two women in the state of Kerala followed demonstrations for women’s rights, including a millions-strong “human chain.” But that set off protests against their entrance to the temple.
gender letter: 2018: Year of the Woman, in 5 Powerful Quotes
The stories that defined this year for women around the world.
Inspired by India, Singaporeans Seek to End Gay Sex Ban
The legalization of gay sex in India has set off a movement in Singapore — which, like India, inherited its colonial-era ban from its onetime British rulers.
Killing of Indigenous Man in Chile Spurs Criticism of Security Forces
The killing and a cover-up by the police has intensified anger over a government crackdown against groups fighting to reclaim land.