Women & the News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2011

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Equality

The best and worst countries for women (Forbes)

A rising population is not the problem, growing inequality is (Guardian)

Economy

The best U.S. states for working women (The Atlantic)

Women's programs face deep cuts as states tackle budget deficits (SF Gate)

Leadership

Young people have power to shape a better world (UN News Centre)

Good news about women in technology (TIME)

The World's Most Powerful: The 70 People Who Matter (Forbes)

Poverty

Human trafficking on the rise amid drought and famine (IPS News)

Underage marriage brings dire consequences to Nepal's girls (PBS)

Health

Mississippi set to vote on measure making fetus a person (NPR)

Light drinking linked to increased breast cancer risk (LA Times)

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