Northern Ireland’s ‘peace babies’ say sectarianism lives on, thwarting progress | CNN

[ad_1] Belfast CNN  —  Cori Conlon grew up thinking Protestants were “the bad guys.” They went to different schools, played different sports, had different flags, and sang different songs. She said she was oblivious to the complexities of Northern Irish politics, but knew only one thing: to stay away from the Protestant children living at … Read more

Biden administration proposal would bar full ban on transgender athletes but allow exceptions

[ad_1] Washington — Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases — for example, to ensure fairness. The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led … Read more

Babar gets featured in Indian Textbook – SUCH TV

[ad_1] Pakistan’s sports star Babar Azam has been featured in the sports part of a grade eight Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) textbook. Babar’s inclusion simply serves to highlight his rising notoriety as one of history’s top cricketers. Cricket is the most popular sport in India, and the players are celebrities, according to the … Read more

Taliban arrests prominent girls’ education activist as repressive clampdown continues | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  A prominent activist for girls’ education in Afghanistan was arrested by the Taliban on Monday, according to an official, the latest step in its repressive clampdown on the rights of Afghan women. Matiullah Wesa, 30, is well known for his activism and is the founder of PenPath1, a non-governmental group that travels … Read more