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As world welcomes '7 billionth baby,' UN says empowering women is key to stability

The '7 billionth baby' was officially born today, the United Nations estimates. Key to stabilizing that rapid population growth – and creating a sustainable future – is closing the gender gap and empowering women.
An inflated claim of health success in Afghanistan exposed

A frequently touted claim that 85 percent of Afghans have access to health care is misleading and stands in the way of improvements, say health care professionals there.
Sudan election problems: few enough to be legitimate?

As voting ended today in Sudan's election, voters in the south complained about being unable to find their names on the voter rolls. Jimmy Carter says the election is a major stepping stone in the peace process.
Climate change: Are women the solution?

A new UN report says that women are the key to helping countries prepare for climate change and mitigating the damage.
Guatemala slowly confronts widespread rape of women

In Guatemala, drug trafficking, gang violence, and a climate of impunity lead to widespread rape of women. At least 10,000 women were victims of sexual violence last year.
Gender-selective abortion in India is on the rise

The US and other Human Rights Council members should help save India's unborn girls.
Can Obama's family-planning policies help the economy?

Population soars toward 9 billion in 2050. Changes may slow that growth.
Game to take on domestic violence

Students in Vermont work on the game for a UN project. Possible users? Cape Town youths.
'Birth dearth' worries pale in comparison to overpopulation

Water and food shortages present larger challenges than economic woes linked to a declining population, says author.
In Kenya, a refuge from female circumcision

The Tasaru Girls Rescue Center offers girls an alternative rite of passage to the deep-rooted cultural practice, also known as FGM.
Why a new president may slow population growth

Democrat in the White House is likely to reverse Bush policies on global birth-control funds.