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'Unwanted' girls renamed in India

'Unwanted' girls renamed in India

More than 200 Indian girls whose names mean "unwanted" in Hindi are given a fresh start in a renaming ceremony... Statistics show a continuing preference for boys in India. The gender imbalance has widened every decade since independence in 1947.

 

Wal-Mart sex-bias suit could be landmark case

Wal-Mart Stores Inc will urge the Supreme Court next week to reject the largest class-action sex-discrimination lawsuit in history, brought by female employees who seek billions of dollars.

 

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