Sudan shuts Islamist paper in media crackdown
Sudan shut the newspaper of the country's largest Islamist opposition party on Monday, the latest step in a growing crackdown on independent media in the large African country.
Uruguay Senate backs bill to allow early abortions
President Mujica will sign into law if bill approved by Congress
Egypt court ends army virginity tests on female detainees
Ruling deemed victory for civilian courts over current military rule
Iran says woman's stoning case might change to hanging
A court sentenced Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to be stoned in 2006 but the sentence was suspended last year after an international outcry
Afghan men: crucial advocates for women's rights
A small but critical group of male activists is helping Afghan women fight for a better life