A terrible occurrence has been reported from Afghanistan, where over 80 girls have been hospitalised in cases of suspected poisoning. These cases bring back grisly memories of the neighbouring Iran, where numerous similar incidences were recorded a few months ago.

Afghanistan: Girls from 1st to 6th grade poisoned, attacks happened with the help of a third party

The ugly face of racism once again surfaced in Israel, this time at Ulpanat Horev, a religious girls' high school in Jerusalem. A racist video depicting girls in Ashkenazi (Jewish people whose ancestors were in France and Central and Eastern Europe) and Mizrahi (descendants of Middle Eastern and North African Jews) representations was posted to the school's Youtube account.

Israel: Schoolgirls mock Mizrahi Jews during Purim skit, draw flak for racism

The Iranian schoolgirls may have been prone to hysteria and victim of copycat pranks, involving 'stink bombs', in the recent wave of poison-induced sicknesses, affecting thousands, according to the Iranian police.

Psychosis, hysteria and pranks: Iranian police comes out with explanation for schoolgirl poisonings

The Iranian government on Tuesday announced that few suspects have been arrested in the case of mystery poisonings of schoolgirls, which affected more than 5,000 students since late November.

Iran makes first arrest in school poisonings as cases reach 5,000

Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition.

Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks

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Gravitas Global Headlines | Iran: Schoolgirls being 'poisoned'

The deputy health minister of Ian has said that schoolgirls are being poisoned in the country. Why is this happening? Who is behind the poisonings? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Iranian schoolgirls 'poisoned'

A senior Iranian minister has claimed that schoolgirls in the country are being deliberately poisoned. Here's why.

Schoolgirls in Iran are being deliberately poisoned, says Iran minister

In Iran, the countries youngest are taking on the mightiest. Schoolgirls are protesting against Iran's leadership, stomping on the photos of the Supreme Leader, and removing their hijab in protest against the regime. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Iran's schoolgirls join the protest against the regime

Afghanistan's Education Ministry is barring schoolgirls older than 12 from singing at public events. Girls above 12 years will only be allowed to sing at women-only events.

Afghanistan: Schoolgirls over 12 years banned from public singing

Boko Haram insurgents freed the students in the northeastern town of Dapchi, from where 110 girls were taken on February 19

No ransom paid for release of school girls: Nigerian information minister

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