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The technology fighting Rwanda's silent killer of women
The technology fighting Rwanda's silent killer of women
by  AFP

When Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, the 30-year-old feared that her life was over. The stigma and fear surrounding the disease and its connection to HIV -- a major risk factor for cervical cancer -- means many Rwandan women are reluctant even to get tested.

Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out
by  AFP

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda. Kuroda, 78, will step down at the end of his second term on April 8, after a tenure -- the longest-ever for a Bank of Japan chief -- defined by his signature "bazooka" easy-money policies.

Tourism announces its return at Berlin fair, defying inflation
Tourism announces its return at Berlin fair, defying inflation
by  AFP

The Berlin tourism industry fair this week celebrated its comeback from the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic with strong demand that has so far defied high inflation figures. In total, arrivals stood at 67 percent of their pre-pandemic level, with the figure reaching as high as 80 percent in Europe.

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