News: NAIROBI, KENYA - Kenyans now have eight names from which to elect the country's fourth president in next month's transitional General Election which will crown President Kibaki's retirement. After clearing and handing nomination certificates to the presidential candidates, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will now press on with printing of ballot papers ahead of the March 4 elections. [Source: "The Standard" - Friday, 01.02.2013] Comment: The coming General…

A few weeks ago, India erupted in anger as a 23-year-old female student died from injuries sustained after she was gang raped in New Delhi. The case shocked India and sparked a debate about the treatment of women. Following the incident, news reports around the world highlighted the many reasons why women face sexual harassment in Indian society. They talked about the patriarchal nature of the society, the outrageous comments…

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