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Widows suffer in Afghan village
It is known locally as a "widows village" because so many of its men have died during Afghanistan's long wars, or because of a more recent plague - the highly profitable but dangerous business of opium and heroin smuggling.
Abused Indonesian maids face long wait for justice in Malaysia
Indonesian diplomats say at least 1,500 maids seek help at their offices across Malaysia each year.
Afghan girls traded like currency
Despite advances in women's rights and at least one tribe's move to outlaw the practice, girls are traded like currency in Afghanistan and forced marriages are common. Antiquated tribal laws authorize the practice - and girls are used to settle disputes ranging from debts to murder.
Don't trust your man
Indian men cannot be trusted in their sexual behavior and are fuelling a HIV epidemic in the country.
From hostess in bar to hottest with blog
After the scandal, her blog scores 270,000 hits in just 3 days
 
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