Unable to pay hospital bribe, Indian woman gives birth near drain - paper
Hospital authorities say an inquiry into the incident will be conducted
Saudi prince backs putting women in driver's seat in the kingdom
Billionaire businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal suggests an end to the ban on female drivers would bring social and economic benefits
California lawmakers aim to ease abortion rules as some states tighten
A proposal to allow nurses and midwives to perform some abortions is advancing in California's Democratic legislature, a move supporters hope will influence the national debate on abortion even as other states are tightening the rules
Virginia becomes latest US state to tighten abortion rules
Abortion clinics will be required to meet stricter hospital-style standards that could force some go out of business
Saudi first female lawyer faces "huge obstacles" - HRW
Human Rights Watch says Saudi women need protection from discrimination in the courtroom, freedom to travel and drive and to make their own decisions about work in order to practice law on an equal footing with men