Bic apologises for sexist advert on South Africa’s women’s day
Pen manufacturer Bic has apologised for a post on its South African Facebook page on Women’s Day that has been heavily criticised for being sexist.
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Bic apologizes for sexist advert on South Africa’s women’s day
Pen manufacturer Bic has apologized for a post on its South African Facebook page on Women’s Day that has been heavily criticized for being sexist. Bic’s post featured a picture of a smiling woman in a suit next to the caption: “Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, work like a boss” and included the tag #HappyWomensDay.
Read moreSoccer-World reacts to U.S. win over Japan in World Cup final
July 5 (Reuters) – Political and sporting leaders took to social media to express their thoughts on Sunday’s women’s World Cup final between the the United States and Japan in Vancouver.
Read moreBeijing looks fair bet for 2022 Winter Games, despite lack of enthusiasm
Beijing looks like an improbable front-runner to win the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Read moreIndia launches ‘Lost and Found’ website to find missing children
By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The Indian government has launched a “Lost and Found” website to help families trace the tens of thousands of children in the country who go missing every year – often abducted for forced labor or sexual exploitation – and are never found.
Read moreAmazon in talks to buy online luxury retailer Net-a-Porter: Forbes
(Reuters) – Amazon.com is in talks to buy online luxury retailer Net-a-porter in what could be the biggest acquisition yet for the e-commerce giant, but the negotiations are in early stages and could fall apart, Forbes reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The potential deal, first reported by Women's Wear Daily, could value Net-a-Porter lower than the valuation of 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) reported by the fashion industry trade journal, Forbes reported on Thursday, citing the person. Seattle-based Amazon has long eyed the high-end fashion retail sector and any deal for Net-a-Porter would mean a new commitment in an area where the company lacks a strong presence, Forbes said.
Read moreKaty Perry lights the way for Super Bowl’s girl power moment
By Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – There is a strong chance of a neon-colored spectacle, perhaps some flying and definitely songs of female empowerment when pop singer Katy Perry takes the stage during halftime at the Super Bowl, the most-watched 12 minutes on U.S. television. The pink-loving Perry may seem a mismatch for the macho world of NFL football
Read moreSales of surveillance cameras surge in South Korea after daycare abuse case
Sales of surveillance cameras are surging in South Korea after a daycare center worker was caught on camera earlier this month knocking a toddler to the floor, spurring calls for closer monitoring of schools and child care facilities. The education ministry said last week it planned to require that 90 percent of kindergartens install surveillance cameras by next year. Parliament has introduced a bill to require all daycare centers to install cameras, and is expected to pass it in March
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