World Mar 08 Watch 4:06 News Wrap: Russian mercenaries claim control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian mercenaries claimed they have gained control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, President Biden will propose slowing the growth of federal deficits by $3 trillion, worker strikes in France paralyzed parts of the country, tens…
Nation Mar 08 On International Women’s Day, all-female crew to produce ESPN’s NBA broadcast An all-female ensemble will produce the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans game that will air Wednesday on ESPN. By Pat Graham, Associated Press
World Mar 08 World marks International Women’s Day with art, protests People around the world are demonstrating, attending conferences and enjoying artistic events to mark International Women's Day. By Ciarán Giles, Associated Press
World Mar 08 For Ukrainian refugees, International Women’s Day is ‘some kind of terrible dream’ It's a global day to celebrate women, but many fleeing Ukraine feel only the stress of finding a new life for their children as husbands, brothers and fathers stay behind to defend their country from Russia's invasion. By Justin Spike, Bela Szandelszky, Associated Press
Mar 08 WATCH: Taking a look at the state of gender inequality on International Women’s Day By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis On International Women's Day, PBS NewsHour is taking a closer look at the state of women and girls worldwide. Continue reading
Mar 08 Polish women mark Women’s Day protesting abortion ban By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press This year's Women's Day on Monday, which will involve protests in Warsaw and elsewhere, comes after a near-total ban on abortion took effect in January in the historically Roman Catholic country. Continue reading
Mar 08 Yellen says women face many obstacles in economics careers By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Janet Yellen, the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department, says women seeking to pursue careers in economics face a number of obstacles. Continue reading
Mar 08 Women take to the streets as the world marks International Women’s Day By Associated Press Women across Europe and Asia shouted their demands for equality, respect and empowerment Thursday to mark International Women's Day, with protesters in Spain launching a 24-hour strike and crowds of demonstrators filling the streets of Manila, Seoul and New Delhi. Continue reading
Mar 08 This group helps women earn an income and rise up in male-dominated societies By Larisa Epatko “The woman becomes more of a breadwinner and it enhances the entire family’s well-being,” including education for their children and more nutritious meals on the table, said Kate Schecter, World Neighbors' president and chief executive officer. Continue reading