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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Saturday doubled down on their ban on women's education, reinforcing in a message to private universities that Afghan women are barred from taking university entry exams, according to a spokesman. The note comes despite weeks of condemnation and lobbying by the international community for a reversal on measures restricting women's freedoms, including two back-to-back visits this month by several senior U.N. officials. It also bodes ill for hopes that the Taliban could take steps to reverse their edicts anytime soon. The Taliban barred women from private and public universities last month. The higher education minister in the Taliban-run government, Nida Mohammed Nadim, has maintained that the ban is necessary to prevent the mixing of genders in universities — and because he believes some subjects being taught violate Islamic principles. Work was underway to fix these issues and universities would reopen for women once they were resolved, he had … [Read more...] about Taliban warn women can’t take entry exams at universities

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 30 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The nation and the city of Memphis struggled to come to grips Saturday with video showing police pummeling Tyre Nichols — footage that left many unanswered questions about the traffic stop involving the Black motorist and about other law enforcement officers who stood by as he lay motionless on the pavement. The five disgraced Memphis Police Department officers, who are also Black, have been fired and charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in Nichols’ death three days after the arrest. The video released Friday renewed questions about how fatal encounters with law enforcement continue even after repeated calls for change. A Memphis police spokeswoman declined to comment on the role played … [Read more...] about Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions

EU ‘needs to be less dependant’ on Russian gas says Michel SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The European Commission has leapt to the defence of its gas contracts with Qatar amid a corruption scandal that has shaken up the bloc. As the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine sent shortage fears soaring, the EU raced to shore up gas from alternative producers. It has been scrambling to ease price shocks and slash dependence on the Kremlin as, before Russia invaded Ukraine in mid-February, Russian gas accounted for 40 percent of the bloc’s total supplies. Related articles Asteroid the size of bus makes 'closest ever approach' Hunt unveils UK's hidden gem in energy crisis generating … [Read more...] about EU forced to defend Qatar gas ties amid corruption scandal

Carol Vorderman took savage swipe at her ex-pal Michelle Mone as she said the Scottish underwear tycoon 'should be jailed' over PPE scandal. The broadcaster, who has not been seen with her former friend since 2012, tweeted Michelle should be 'slammed in jail where she belongs'. During an appearance on Friday's This Morning , Carol didn't hold back as she laid into her former close pal Conservative peer Michelle Mone alleging she made millions out of a government contract — a claim she denies. The once pally pair previously enjoyed luxury nights out together but the friendship hit the rocks amid Michelle's alleged involvement in awarding of government PPE contracts. Carol told presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary: "I cannot talk about useless PPE without also talking about Michelle Mone who was brought into the House of Lords, as a baroness, by David Cameron . "We know she has taken leave of absence without losing the Tory whip to start with because she was … [Read more...] about Carol Vorderman tweets ex pal Michelle Mone ‘should be jailed’ after PPE scandal