Women at risk as Brunei introduces stoning
It's a scandal that in 2013 women still risk death by stoning in 15 countries. Incredibly, that number is now set to rise.
Military Sex Assault Bill Stalled Despite SWAN Songs
A Twitter barrage by the Service Women's Action Network began by targeting 53 senators not openly supporting a bill on sexual assault in the military, expected to be voted on last week. However, no vote was taken, leaving the path forward unclear
Indian police investigate editor after sex assault claim
Tarun Tejpal, founder of the award-winning weekly, could face charges of outraging the modesty of a woman and rape.
Hong Kong treats domestic workers like slaves - Amnesty report
Thousands of Indonesian women face a life of domestic slavery in Hong Kong, a report by Amnesty International said on Thursday, accusing authorities of “inexcusable” inaction on the issue
World food security at risk as crop yields plateau
With increases in population adding to the demand for food, a falloff in the growth of grain production could spell trouble ahead
Measure to limit abortions appears headed for defeat in Albuquerque, New Mexico
USA-ABORTION/ALBUQUERQUE (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-Measure to limit abortions appears headed for defeat in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, N.M., voters to decide on abortion limits
USA-ABORTION/ALBUQUERQUE (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Albuquerque, N.M., voters to decide on abortion limits