She thought it was just a holiday. Instead this 15-year-old was being dragged away to marry
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There have been a considerable number of cases in which young British-born Hindu and Muslim women have been forced into arranged marriages abroad. In most instances, the women concerned were under the impression that they were simply going abroad for a holiday. This has prompted the UK foreign office to announce plans to issue young Hindu and Muslim women of dual nationality with an escape package to help them avoid an arranged marriage. The women are advised always to travel on their British passports and to ensure that they have a list of emergency telephone numbers if they require assistance.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Envy of posh women drivers is all the rage
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Women who drive expensive cars often seem to attract considerable jealousy from men. This seems to be particularly motivated by the fact that women are regarded by men as poor drivers. Recent statistics seem to indicate that women are now involved in more traffic accidents and are more prone to attacks of 'road rage' than in the past. However, this by no means indicates that women who drive expensive cars are dangerous and incompetent drivers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Cities argue over local heroes to win culture title
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There is fierce competition between the 13 UK cities that have been put forward to go on the shortlist for the title of European Capital of Culture 2008. These cities anticipate that winning the title will significantly boost their economy.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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