Women in the News
Here’s a round-up of women’s news that made it to the headlines. Did we miss
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Arrests, Hunts under Way for Indian Rape Suspects
India has been shaken by more rape cases. Eight men have been arrested after the fatal rape of a mentally ill Nepalese woman. Police are also searching for a tourist guide accused of raping a Japanese student in Jaipur.
http://dw.de/p/1EYcE
Meet Brooke Axtell, the Domestic Violence Survivor Who Performed With Katy Perry at the Grammys
During Sunday’s Grammys, President Obama encouraged Americans to take personal responsibility to stop domestic violence and sexual assault as part of the White House’s ongoing ‘It’s On Us’ campaign. After his video aired, a woman named Brooke Axtell went on to share her personal story of domestic violence.
http://time.com/3700400/grammys-2015-brooke-axtell-katy-perry/
Why Chinese Moms Want American babies
For many pregnant women, a pre-birth checklist might look like this: assemble the crib, buy extra bibs and pack essentials for the hospital. But for a growing number of expectant Chinese mothers, the list also includes buying a plane ticket to the U.S.
http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/08/news/china-birth-tourism/index.html
How to Stop the Biological Clock
Many women are choosing to preserve their fertility by having their eggs frozen. For some, it’s a chance to buy time to establish their career or find the perfect partner. We accompany a woman as she undergoes the procedure.
http://dw.de/p/1EOk7
Type 1 Diabetes: Women More Likely To Die
Women with type 1 diabetes face a greater risk of dying from a range of diseases compared with men with the same condition, research suggests.
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-31146926
South Korean Woman’s Hair ‘Eaten’ by Robot Vacuum Cleaner As She Slept
The woman was sleeping on the floor of her home when the robotic cleaner ingested her hair leaving her in agony.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/09/south-korean-womans-hair-eaten-by-robot-vacuum-cleaner-as-she-slept?CMP=fb_gu