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13 October 2006

Bankers for poor win peace Nobel - CNN.com

Bangladeshi microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their work in advancing economic and social opportunities for the poor, particularly women.

24 August 2006

US backs morning-after pill sales

[BBC] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive pill after three years of controversy.

23 August 2006

BT says women make the best bosses

[via Register] Women over 50 will be the best bosses in the future because they understand the importance of flexible working, according to research from BT.