Prosecutors seek 6-year jail term for Berlusconi in sex trial
ITALY-BERLUSCONI/ (UPDATE 2, TV, PIX):UPDATE 2-Prosecutors seek 6-year jail term for Berlusconi in sex trial
UK spending cuts could roll back gains in gender equality – report
A report warns that the most vulnerable and disadvantaged women will suffer more in government cuts
Indian capital has lowest number of working women - report
New census data shows only 10.6 percent of women in New Delhi work versus 53.1 percent of men
ON THE AGENDA: Homophobia, Cyclone Mahasen and Pakistan’s election
From cyclones, floods and displacement to sexual violence and discrimination, take a look at what our correspondents are writing about this week
Jury hung on two counts in Philadelphia abortion trial
USA-PHILADELPHIA/CLINIC (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Jury hung on two counts in Philadelphia abortion trial
Jaipur Junctions lady porter
In a country where deep-rooted patriarchy persists and the women’s roles are still largely seen as home-makers and child bearers, one rural Indian woman is defying the odds. Widowed a year ago and with three children to support, 30-year-old villager Manju Devi left her drought-stricken village to work among 200 men as a porter or “coolie” at Jaipur city’s railway station. The story by Thomson Reuters Foundation's South Asia Correspondent Nita Bhalla details the challenges that Manju faces in doing what is considered “man’s job”.
Jury deliberates 10th day in Philadelphia abortion doctor trial
USA-PHILADELPHIA/CLINIC:Jury deliberates 10th day in Philadelphia abortion doctor trial
Can we deal with poverty and sustainability together?
Addressing poverty and sustainable development as separate issues will no longer work, experts say
South Korean spokesman fired for “unsavory act” in Washington, DC
Intern hired for presidential visit to U.S. alleged groping incident