Europe

Asylum for Battered Woman.  [Spain] In a precedent-setting decision, the Spanish Inter-ministerial Asylum Commission has given refuge to a 38-year-old woman, who could not find protection from decades of suffering at the hands of her husband whom she had been forced to marry.
Fertility Fray.  [Italy] The current law forbids sperm and egg donation, limits the number of embryos created with in vitro techniques to three and bans all embryo research.  Opponents complain the law restricts scientific research and a woman's reproductive rights.
Vatican Calls for Pastoral Reflection on "Women of the Street”.  [Italy] Rome is to host the first international pastoral meeting for the liberation of "women of the street."
Crucified Nun Dies in 'Exorcism'.  [Romania] A Romanian nun died after being bound to a cross, gagged and left alone for three days in a cold room in a convent.
Embassies Clarify Role in Information Campaign.  [Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Turkey] Questions have arisen about the involvement of the Embassies of Denmark, Norway, Switzerland and Canada in the information campaign conducted by the Turkish Penal Code Women's Platform.
Blair Woos Women on Campaign Trail.  [United Kingdom] Prime Minister Tony Blair is attempting to win over women with an attempt to improve the work-life balance.
Russian Women Win 9th Straight Euro Cup.  [Russia] Russia won its ninth straight European Cup women's title.

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