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Bangladesh War Crimes Left Unpunished

Bangladesh is celebrating 40 years of independence, but two sisters who were both victimized by massive, brutal war-time rapes are in no mood to celebrate. They say their lives have been ruined and perpetrators have never been brought to justice.

New Delhi Women Still Queues for Daily Toilet Use

Thousands of women in the sprawling shantytowns outside of New Delhi urban district face a long queue for a grimy toilet and dirty water. Even though the government recognizes women's special need for sanitation and water, no special provisions are made.
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French Woman Wins Sex Court Battle vs Husband

The woman, known to the press as Monique, has claimed 51-year-old Jean-Louis shirked his matrimonial duties to her over the course of their 21-year marriage, during which they lived on the French Riviera, raising their two children.

Shark Attack Kills Young Man in Bunker Bay

Surfers at the Bunker Bay in Western Australia had the shock of their lives when a bronze whaler fin mingled with them and attack a bodyboarder on Sunday, instantly killing the victim described only by police as a 21-year-old man from Sydney.

Remembering 9/11 with Honor and Less Hype

The 10th anniversary of 9/11 is fast approaching, and Madison Avenue has come alive with different activities involving all sectors wanting to commemorate the event that shook the world in 2001.

Turtle Crisis Looms in Great Barrier Reef

A wildlife crisis is developing along parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef coast with reports of unusually high numbers of endangered turtles washing up dead or starving, WWF said today.

Gender Pay Difference the Widest in 28 Years

A CommSec report published this month revealed that annual male wages have outstripped female wages by a whopping $12,870, and the pay gap is now at its widest since the early 1980s.

Unique Pets: Jellyfish at your Desk

Do you want to wow your guests with a completely unique pet not seen outside the local aquarium? Why not try having your own jellyfish in a desktop tank.

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