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In 2012 an Indian student was violently raped on a moving bus in Delhi and died of horrific internal injuries. Leslee Udwin spoke to one of the rapists on death row while spending two years making a documentary about the case, “India’s Daughter”. But now the Indian government has banned the broadcast of the film. Read also other women’s news that made it to the headlines.

India bans documentary ‘India’s Daughter’ on rape

The Indian government has banned the broadcast of documentary “India’s Daughter” over controversial statements from a rapist. The film highlights attitudes following the fatal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in 2012.

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Delhi rapist says victim shouldn’t have fought back

In 2012 an Indian student was violently raped on a moving bus in Delhi and died of horrific internal injuries. Leslee Udwin spoke to one of the rapists on death row while spending two years making a film about the case. She came away shocked by India’s treatment of women – but inspired by those seeking change.

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Hong Kong woman gets six-year sentence for abusing maid

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a local woman to six years in jail for abusing her Indonesian maid. Publicity from the case has triggered outrage across Asia.

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The young women leaving Europe to become jihadi brides

British police investigating the disappearance of three muslim schoolgirls say they have gone to Syria. The girls are believed to have crossed the Turkish border and joined the Islamic State terrorist group. The case underlines fears that growing numbers of young women in Britain and Europe have been lured by online propaganda to become so-called “jihadi brides.” Stephen Beard reports from London.

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India: Transgender

Officially, transsexuals are accepted in India. They now have the option to be listed as a third gender on their passports. Only a few other countries offer that: Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. Still, transsexuals struggle for acceptance from the general public.

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AI: Abortion services in Northern Ireland ‘postcode lottery’

Amnesty International has said it is a postcode lottery when it comes to how women in Northern Ireland can access legal abortions, including counselling services.

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Who is the woman in the coffin found at Richard III’s grave site?

First came the shocking discovery of a medieval English king’s burial site in a parking lot. Then came the unearthing of a mysterious coffin, near where the king was buried. After the coffin was opened, another shocker: The person inside was a woman. Who was she? A wealthy aristocrat, church benefactor, beloved servant?

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