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Mother Of India Gang-Rape Victim Faces Suspects In Court
May 17, 2013 Following her brief testimony, she broke down and pleaded with the court, "Please bring justice for my daughter." Meanwhile, lawyers for the accused say their clients have been "tortured" since the beginning of the trial.
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In Pakistan, It's The 'Bat' Versus The 'Lion'
May 11, 2013 Despite widespread violence, Pakistanis came out in droves Saturday to vote in historic parliamentary elections. At one polling station in Lahore, voters contrasted sharply in their support of the two main candidates.
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Will Imran Khan Shake Up Pakistani Politics This Time?
May 10, 2013 The former cricket star has been on the margins of Pakistani politics for close to 20 years. Despite a fall that put him in the hospital this week, his movement may win considerable support in Saturday's parliamentary election.
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Pakistani Women Still Struggle For A Voice In Politics
May 9, 2013 Women account for only 36 of the more than 4,000 candidates on the ballot in Saturday's parlimentary election. One of them, Naz Baloch, is following her father into politics, but acknowledges it's a rough-and-tumble game in a country where opportunities for women are limited.
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Pakistani Prosecutor Investigating Bhutto Death Is Gunned Down
May 3, 2013 Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali was traveling from his home in Islamabad to a hearing in the case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's 2007 assassination when his car was sprayed with bullets.
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Outrage Erupts In India Over 5-Year-Old Girl's Rape
April 21, 2013 "What has changed?" That is the question echoing through Delhi on Sunday. Public frustration over sexual crimes against women is erupting again, this time over a gruesome sexual assault of a child.
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Purging Candidates Offers Pakistan A Bit Of Comic Relief
April 9, 2013 Forget about voting records and campaign platforms. In the run-up to Pakistan's May 11 elections, everything from the ability to quote from the Quran to facial hair, or the lack thereof, has been under scrutiny.
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In Court, Former Pakistani President Faces A Flying Shoe
March 29, 2013 Pervez Musharraf angered Pakistan's legal community for actions he took against the judiciary when he ran the country. He received a rude greeting at his first court appearance.
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On India's Trains, Seeking Safety In The Women's Compartment
March 28, 2013 Like some other big cities around the world, New Delhi has train cars reserved for women only. The female riders say it offers them a secure way to commute, but they argue that the larger problem is male attitudes.