Violent gangs smuggle thousands into Italy - U.N. expert
ITALY-TRAFFICKING/:Violent gangs smuggle thousands into Italy - U.N. expert
Pope message heralds change of tone on gays, abortion
POPE-INTERVIEW/ (PIX):Pope message heralds change of tone on gays, abortion
Members of the German Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen display flyers that read "Women are worth 100 percent, same payment for men and women" during an election campaign rally of Bruederle of the liberal FDP in Frankfurt
Members of the German Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen display flyers that read "Women are worth 100 percent, same payment for men and women" during an election campaign rally of the top candidate for the upcoming general elections, Rainer Bruederle of the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Frankfurt September 20, 2013. German voters will take to the polls in a general election on September 22. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS CIVIL UNREST)
India gang rape verdict doesn't bring closure
Many call her "India's daughter" - symbolising the fact she could have been any one of us in this country where women constantly risk verbal, physical or sexual abuse
Fresh fighting sees more displacement in northern Central African Republic
UNHCR team visits affected area with partners to assess the extent of the displacement and gauge needs. Locals speak of multiple abuses, including murder, rape and torture.
UK orders review into full face veils in hospitals -reports
The government's move part of debate on whether full face veils should be worn in Britain, an issue that touches on freedom of expression, religious tolerance and the integration of minorities.
The Pope Blinks; Afghan Police Harass Women
Pope Francis announces Catholic Church should have less focus on abortion and gay marriage; three women in Pakistan slain in honor killing.
Woman lynched, man beheaded in "honour killing" in India - report
"I have no regrets. I'll do it again if I have to" - victim's father