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Culture's Role in Treatment of New Mothers

Zar Alam Khan 4 hours ago

Region: Pakistan

  Cultural practices and beliefs provide a sense of security for mothers in the aftermath of child birth in many rural areas. According to a study conducted by Sharifa Mir of Chitral, new mothers are kept separately for some time to have less interaction with the family members. Soon after delivery, the sex of the baby is not shared with the mother because, if the baby's sex is in contrast to her expectations, there might be a number of complications, including retention of&n... more

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Obama Tells Crowd That He'll Fix Washington

Suranjana Ghosh 12 hours ago

Region: United States

  Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington." He vowed to cut taxes for nearly all working-class families, end the war in Iraq and break America's dependence on Mideast oil within a decade. By contrast, he said, "John McCain has voted with President Bush 90 percent of the time," a scathing indictment of his Republican rival - on health care, education, the economy and more. Polls indicate a close race between Obama and McCain, the Arizona senator who ... more

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Sarah Palin, Governor Of A...

Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, was announced as John McCain's Vice Presidential running mate today. The 44-year-old former beauty pageant winner is in her first gubernatorial term and is the mother of five children. Sarah Palin is known for her support of strict ethical standards for politicians, both Republicans and Democratics. She is also an avid outdoor enthusiast, a lifet... more

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