Now Is Moment for Egypt to Turn Sex Assault Tide
Recent attacks against women and girls during celebrations of the election and inauguration of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi are nothing new. The Egyptian government needs a comprehensive and coordinated approach to curb this sexual violence.
Mormon church excommunicates prominent U.S. activist Kate Kelly
USA-UTAH/MORMONS (URGENT):Mormon church excommunicates prominent U.S. activist Kate Kelly
Coca cultivation in Bolivia falls to 11-year low - UN
BOLIVIA-COCAINE/:Coca cultivation in Bolivia falls to 11-year low - UN
Nepali police hold two men, seek others suspected of raping U.S. woman
NEPAL-USA/RAPE:Nepali police hold two men, seek others suspected of raping U.S. woman
U.S. top court rejects Wisconsin abortion case
USA-COURT/ABORTION:U.S. top court rejects Wisconsin abortion case
South Korea, China protest Japan's "comfort women" apology review
SOUTHKOREA-JAPAN/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-South Korea, China protest Japan's "comfort women" apology review
Obama Promotes Family-Friendly Workplace Reforms
The full-day meeting explored a range of reforms to benefit working families. But the day also saw federal contractors walk off their jobs to protest the federal government's role as the largest funder of low-wage jobs for working women and people of color.
North Korea army mobilised as rivers run dry in worst drought in years
North Korea has previously blamed drought and floods for chronic food shortages which observers say are the result of bad planning and a highly centralised economy
Japan lawmaker in hot water over sexist remark as govt embarks on 'womenomics'
JAPAN-WOMEN/HECKLING:Japan lawmaker in hot water over sexist remark as govt embarks on 'womenomics'
South Korea protests to Japan envoy over "comfort women" apology review
SOUTHKOREA-JAPAN/:South Korea protests to Japan envoy over "comfort women" apology review