In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report. &nbsp;

This comes as women army officers around the world have reported several issues in working along with men. &nbsp;

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Taking a step towards resolving such kinds of issues, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly creating a new women-only combat unit, the Times of Israel report said. &nbsp;

It will surely alleviate some concerns of these women. &nbsp;

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From March, the army will assign conscripts from women enlisting for combat roles into the new platoon. It will be established within an existing border defence unit, which will have officers of both genders, the report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The move will allow more women to serve in this fighting unit, which has been based on practical considerations and not a “social agenda,” it said citing IDF. &nbsp;

There are single-sex military units already present for religious men, who have similar concerns, the paper said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report.

In a first, a women-only unit seems to be in the making in Israel. The unit seems to have been carved out for religious female soldiers, who want to serve on the frontlines, but have “modesty” concerns about being in close quarters with male troops, said a report. This comes as women army officers around the world have reported several issues in working along with men. Also Read: In a rare feat, UK’s Sikh army officer becomes first woman of colour to ski solo to South Pole Taking a step towards resolving such kinds of issues, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is reportedly creating a new women-only combat unit, the Times of Israel report said. It will surely alleviate some concerns of these women. Also Read: US will act ‘decisively’ if Russia invades, says Biden in phone call with Ukraine President From March, the army will assign conscripts from women enlisting for combat roles into the new platoon. It will be established within an existing border defence unit, which will have officers of both genders, the report said. The move will allow more women to serve in this fighting unit, which has been based on practical considerations and not a “social agenda,” it said citing IDF. There are single-sex military units already present for religious men, who have similar concerns, the paper said. (With inputs from agencies)

All-women combat platoon on cards in Israel, says report

US actor Charlie Sheen, who announced last year he is HIV-positive, said other celebrities should come forward if they have contracted the virus to help lift its stigma. 
 
In an interview with German Playboy released today, the &quot;Two and a Half Men&quot; and &quot;Platoon&quot; star said famous people infected with the AIDS virus had a responsibility to speak out. 
 
&quot;There is a lot of prejudice against HIV-positive people and I hope to change that,&quot; Sheen said. 
 
&quot;It would be good if more celebrities announced that they are infected with HIV. That would help things.&quot; 
 
The 50-year-old actor revealed in an interview aired on national television last November that he is HIV-positive. 
 
He said he hadn&#39;t sought the role of a public advocate but that it had been thrust upon him. 
 
&quot;People approach me on the street and congratulate me on having the courage,&quot; he said. 
 
&quot;Whether I want to or not, It is important to teach about sexually transmitted diseases.&quot; 
 
Sheen stressed that he had turned his back on his bad-boy ways and aimed to make productive use of his life. 
 
&quot;I want to stay healthy and do good. I want to make peace with the past, live in the present and look toward the future,&quot; he said. 
 
Asked about the US presidential election, Sheen warned against Republican hopeful Donald Trump, calling him a &quot;catastrophe&quot;. 
 
&quot;He&#39;s a damn clown. This circus had better get out of town before it hits the Oval Office,&quot; he said. &quot;You&#39;d be better off voting for me.&quot; 
 
In April, Los Angeles police opened a criminal investigation against Sheen, reportedly linked to claims that he had threatened to kill his ex-fiancee Scottine Ross. 
 
 
(AFP)&nbsp; 
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'There is a lot of prejudice against HIV-positive people and I hope to change that,' the 'Two and a Half Men' star said

US actor Charlie Sheen, who announced last year he is HIV-positive, said other celebrities should come forward if they have contracted the virus to help lift its stigma. In an interview with German Playboy released today, the "Two and a Half Men" and "Platoon" star said famous people infected with the AIDS virus had a responsibility to speak out. "There is a lot of prejudice against HIV-positive people and I hope to change that," Sheen said. "It would be good if more celebrities announced that they are infected with HIV. That would help things." The 50-year-old actor revealed in an interview aired on national television last November that he is HIV-positive. He said he hadn't sought the role of a public advocate but that it had been thrust upon him. "People approach me on the street and congratulate me on having the courage," he said. "Whether I want to or not, It is important to teach about sexually transmitted diseases." Sheen stressed that he had turned his back on his bad-boy ways and aimed to make productive use of his life. "I want to stay healthy and do good. I want to make peace with the past, live in the present and look toward the future," he said. Asked about the US presidential election, Sheen warned against Republican hopeful Donald Trump, calling him a "catastrophe". "He's a damn clown. This circus had better get out of town before it hits the Oval Office," he said. "You'd be better off voting for me." In April, Los Angeles police opened a criminal investigation against Sheen, reportedly linked to claims that he had threatened to kill his ex-fiancee Scottine Ross. (AFP)

Charlie Sheen urges other HIV-positive stars to come forward and lift stigma?

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