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+4:3 Draft law which would limit testimony in domestic violence cases causes international outcry
Afghan women marched in Kabul on Thursday to protest over violence against women and to decry a new draft law that activists claim will severely limit justice for victims of domestic abuse.
Afghanistan's parliament recently passed a new...
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USA: LAWYERS GET PERMISSION TO REQUESTION OJ SIMPSON
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Lawyers suing O-J Simpson for the wrongful death of his wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman say they've achieved a crucial breakthrough in their legal battle.
A judge is allowing them to go back and re-question the...
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Demonstration calling for end to violence against women
1. Various of women, wearing bride veils and holding flowers, walking and dropping petals
2. Tilt up of woman faking an injured leg, as part of performance
3. Wide of women gathering in square
4. Various of women showing fake facial...
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RUSSIA: OFFICIAL FIGURES FOR NUMBER OF WOMEN MURDERED SOAR
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Official figures say the number of women murdered in Russia has soared since the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Last year's total is put at 16-thousand - nearly three times higher than in 1991.
Many of the women were victims...
Bloomberg
David Tepper: What NFL's Roger Goodell Should Do Now
Oct. 1 -- David Tepper, the billionaire hedge-fund manager who runs Appaloosa Management LP, discusses the NFL abuse scandal on Market Makers. (Source: Bloomberg)
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BRAZIL: SPECIAL POLICE UNIT CREATED TO PROTECT BATTERED WOMEN
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Domestic violence and rape are rampant in Brazil.
So far this year, over 5-thousand cases of violence against women have been reported.
A special police unit has been created to protect battered women.
This is the Women's...
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USA: HILLARY CLINTON CONTINUES TO DEFEND FAVOURITE CAUSES
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US First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is continuing to defend her favourite causes - despite growing criticism of her high-profile role as the 1996 election season opens.
On Monday she was the speaker at a Washington women's...
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Hardline students demand the repeal of women's rights law
1. Wide of police and protesters
2. Various of protesters chanting UPSOUND: (Dari) "Long live Islam, long live Afghanistan, death to infidels"
3. SOUNDBITE: (Dari) Mawladad Jalali, mullah of Kabul University mosque and protest...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: Women live in fear in rural South Africa
CLEAN: Women live in fear in rural South Africa
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VOICED: Women live in fear in rural South Africa
VOICED: Women live in fear in rural South Africa
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Domestic violence cases down - but abuse still a problem
ALGERIA VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMENSOURCE: AP TELEVISIONRESTRICTIONS: MIDDLE EAST EXTRA CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 4:11SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionOran - 21 December 20161. Various of women walking in the streets of Oran AP TelevisionBlida - 21 December...
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Russian artist offers tattoos to cover abuse scars
A Russian tattoo artist is helping victims of domestic violence move on with their lives by painting flowers and butterflies over the physical scars from former abusive relationships. Yevgeniya Zakhar posted an ad on her social media...
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Shelter residents mark International Women's Day
Residents of a charity shelter for families in difficulty in Yekaterinburg celebrated International Women's Day with a tea party. Four women have been living in the Russian shelter with their children for a few months. This holiday is...
Bloomberg
Director Drops Out of Jessica Chastain's 'Eve' Following Backlash | THR News
After mounting backlash over a history of alleged assault, Matthew Newton has dropped out as writer and director of the upcoming Jessica Chastain movie ‘Eve.’
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Mother, 2 Daughters, Take Refuge in Utah Church
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A Honduran woman who has been taking sanctuary with her two daughters in a First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City for the past six months is vowing to fight...
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Prosecutor says R. Kelly allegations ‘sickening’
A Chicago prosecutor has asked any possible victims or witnesses of alleged abuse by R. Kelly to contact her office.
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Cook County State's Attorney "sickened" by R. Kelly allegations
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY 'SICKENED' BY R. KELLY ALLEGATIONS
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Chicago prosecutor on R Kelly abuse allegations
A Chicago prosecutor has asked any possible victims or witnesses of alleged abuse by R. Kelly to contact her office.
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Lawyer representing couple who appear in documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly says prosecutors have reached out to him
LAWYER REPRESENTING COUPLE IN R. KELLY DOCUMENTARY SAYS PROSECUTORS HAVE REACHED OUT TO HIM
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Afghan women demand strong voice in peace talks
For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital.
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