Islamic State Publicly Beheads Two Syrian Women For 'Sorcery'
Two Syrian civilian women were publicly beheaded alongside their husbands by the Islamic State this week, according to…
Most of the Girls Rescued From Boko Haram Are Now Pregnant
Disturbing news out of Nigeria: of the 234 women recently rescued by the Nigerian army after being abducted by Boko…
'Indignation. Resistance. Solidarity.' 3 Million March in Paris
France might be bruised, but it can't be held down: according to officials, over 3 million people, including 40 world…
Malala Yousafzai Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee announced today that 17-year-old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai has been awarded the Nobel…
500,000 Assholes Take to the Streets of France to Protest Gay Rights
Half a million assholes flooded the streets of Paris and Bordeaux this weekend in protest of scientific reproductive…
Hummus Selfies Probably Will Not End the Israel-Palestine Conflict
People with an internet connection and a digital camera are doing their part to end the age old conflict between Israel…
Extremists Debut New Rule for Iraqi Women: Don't Go Outside
This week, members of the extreme al Qaeda splinter group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and al-Shams) took control of…
Girl In Viral #BringBackOurGirls Photo Neither Nigerian Nor Abducted
This week, Twitter and Facebook's highly visible #BringBackOurGirls campaign highlighted the plight of 276 Nigerian…
Here's Behind-the-Scenes Footage of 'Let It Go' Sung in 25 Languages
Move over, Idina Menzel! I know that almost every weekend I promise that we are done with Frozen forever, but I keep…
Badass Saudi Woman Drives a Car, Ovaries Fail to Explode
Last month, Saudi official Sheikh Saleh al-Lohaidan attempted to justify his country's dumb ban on women driving cars…
Newsweek Cover About Female Suicide Bombers Features Tampon Dynamite
Newsweek Pakistan's latest cover story is on the rise in female suicide bombers. And, so, naturally, this week's cover…
So You Married an Evil Despot: An Etiquette Guide for Asma al-Assad
These days, Asma al-Assad — wife of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad — has a lot on her plate. She's got 3 kids to Mom, a…
What Awful Things Happened in Syria Last Night?
You may have noticed that something terrible happened in Syria last night.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Diagnosed With Cancer
Just two months after her re-election to a second term, Argentina's popular president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner,…
What The Hell Are Those Poppy Pins For?
You might have noticed British celebrities and politicians sporting red flower pins over the past few days — even…
Six Ways To Look At The Global Status Of Women
The new UN agency for women has released a report on the progress of women worldwide. Despite the optimism implied by…
Former Rwandan Women's Minister Convicted Of Genocide
As minister for women and family affairs in Rwanda, Pauline Nyiramasuhuko ordered the rape of women and girls and…
International Women's Day: What You Can Do
Today marks the 100th International Women's Day. Here, some of the many events to help you get involved — today and the…
Horrible Person Charged In Horrible Incest Case
Oy vey. A 48-year-old German man has been charged 350 counts of sexual abuse — including molesting his daughter from…
Chinese City Seeks Female Police Officers, Non-Sexies Need Not Apply
Crap employment notice from some dudes: Authorities in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China are looking to improve their…