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Widows sold as bonded labourers in a tribal community

India Voice 4 hours ago

Region: India

In a place 100 km from Bangalore widows are treated like cattle, are 'bought and sold' in Handi Korachas community. Selling widows is a routine custom of the pig-rearing Kunchalu Koracha or Handi Korachas. The centuries-old 'Ruka' tradition is a norm with the community that lives in hamlets along the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border. Widowed women  are used as bonded labourers to rear pigs or make brooms by their new owners. They run errands and do menial household work.   more

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Tension During Wait for French PS Election Results

Mirandacbf 20 hours ago

Region: France

The French left wing party PS (parti socialiste), is the leading opposition party in France. They have been facing unity problems, with many of its leading figures disagreeing on major questions. This has made the elaboration of a political programme difficult. Bringing unity to the PS will be the future leader's mission. The vote for a new leader, called First Secretary, took place yesterday. The major candidates were : Ségolène Royal, the former presidential candidate, Martin... more

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Congressman Introduces Res...

 Representative Jerome Nadler (D-NY) today introduced H.R. 1531.  The resolution would:   Prevent President Bush from pardoning criminal activity of persons in his administration in the last 90 days of his tenure (there are currently 59 days remaining); Establish a special commission or select committee to investigate potential illegal activities of Bush administratio... more

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