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Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests? Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules? Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to misogynist violence. Albania: Students demand political change and resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years. Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitions As Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia, Riyadh's vulnerability threatens its claim on regional and religious leadership — as well as its standing as an economic powerhouse. The EU wants an AI revolution. But on whose terms? As the US and China race ahead, the European Union seeks to boost its economy with AI. Can it compete while protecting workers, safety and the climate? India's young workers have a new colleague: AI Artificial intelligence is changing the way Indian workplaces operate — raising questions about productivity, skills and entry-level jobs. How prepared is Kenya for an Ebola outbreak? The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls. But the Health Ministry says there is no need for panic. Italy cuts air traffic in half amid data transmission issue Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe. Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics Designed to bring internet access to remote regions, Elon Musk's Starlink has become vital in crisis regions and war zones. But Ukraine also shows the risks of depending on the service. Carney implies US trying to 'break' Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum The oil-rich province of Alberta will vote to decide if it wants to remain a Canadian province or start the legal process toward separation. Police raid the major pro-opposition Halk TV channel in Turkey Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of an important pro-opposition television station on Wednesdazy, the day that jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was set to start his defense against corruption charges.