Fatma Tanis
Stories
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How Trump's reelection could impact reproductive health in low income countries
In his last term, Trump reinstated the "Mexico City Policy," which prohibits groups receiving U.S. aid from offering or discussing abortion. This time he may even expand the policy.
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U.N. report: A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a family member, partner
A U.N. report shows rates are rising despite efforts for more severe penalties for targeted murders of women. The majority of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or a family member.
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Millions of teens in Africa are likely suffering from asthma without getting treatment
A study shows that of the one in eight children in several African countries who have asthma, the vast majority are undiagnosed and therefore untreated.
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US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria
The Kurdish coalition that controls a third of Syria and helped the US fight ISIS is facing a new reality after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. NATO ally Turkey sees them as a threat and is demanding the dismantling of Kurdish militia (YPG). And some of the majority Arab civilians who live in Kurdish controlled areas want to be governed by the rebels that took Damascus instead.
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Turkey expected to play a major role in Syria following fall of the Assad regime
Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.
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Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home
Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the overthrow of the Syrian dictator, Bashar a-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.
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Most Syrian refugees in Turkey are watching the new leadership before returning home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey are making a return to Syria every day, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry. But the majority are waiting to see how the new leadership takes shape.
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Trump issues order to halt US foreign aid
President Trump has issued a 90-day pause of U.S. foreign aid. There are big questions about what this could mean for health and development projects all over the world.
