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Moscow denies women right to protest over bill decriminalising domestic violence
The women have had a protest permit against the bill rejected a second time.
Mum bit chunk off ex's ear on Christmas Day because he dropped son off 25 minutes late
Her new boyfriend arrived at the scene and shouted: "Why are you hitting my bird?"
Russian women denied protest against bill decriminalising domestic violence vow to keep fighting
Every year, 12,000 women are killed in episodes of domestic violence in Russia, one every 40 minutes.
Bill decriminalising domestic violence sparks anger in Russia
MP Yelena Mizulina, who introduced the bill, says people should not be jailed and labeled a criminal 'for a slap'.
India needs a Western mindset on the rights of women - not a warning on Western dress
Four years on from the brutal gang rape of Jyoti Singh and embedded and validated sexism prevails.
What are the biggest challenges for women in 2017?
We asked our columnists - here is what they had to say.
Brazilian gunman kills ex-wife and shoots 12 others dead in New Year massacre
Military police say that the gunman was suffering from mental health problems.
Istanbul Convention: Five things to know about the 'gold standard' of gender violence legislation
MPs will vote on a groundbreaking international treaty on domestic violence today.
Faryal Makhdoom has exposed the horrific hidden culture of bullying by South Asian in-laws
Snapchatting her brother-in-law's naked photo wasn't the right way to raise awareness - but it got our attention.
Faryal Makhdoom Khan isn't alone – my in-laws made my life a misery
They took my phone and bank card, I was beaten, treated like a slave and refused access to friends and family.
Faryal Makhdoom claims she is 'the voice of every abused woman' in Facebook post
Amir Khan's sister has denied the bullying allegations made by Makhdoom.
Moroccan state TV shows women how to conceal domestic violence bruises with make-up
Thousands sign petition denouncing the broadcaster's 'beauty tips to help you carry on with daily life'.
Aborigines dance outside Australian parliament to protest against rising domestic violence
Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull moves motion in parliament acknowledging family violence as a national issue.
White Ribbon Day: Violence is a male problem – let's start teaching boys it's never the answer
From the moment they're born we brainwash our sons that strength is important, and crying is weak.
These statistics show why we desperately need to address violence against women
Worldwide, 200 million girls undergo FGM, and one in three women experience sexual or physical violence.
IPCC calls for review of 999 hoax call system after police failings lead to woman's murder
The IPCC found a number of failings made by Devon and Cornwall Police leading up to the murder.
Women are dying because of domestic refuge cuts - that's why Sisters Uncut are blocking bridges
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we demand a secure funding plan for domestic violence services.
Sisters Uncut block bridges across the UK to protest cuts to domestic violence services
Activists demand more funding for specialist services before Wednesday's budget Autumn Statement
International Men's Day: Some issues affect men more than women - why is that hard to accept?
From suicide to homelessness, there are vulnerable men who need help, but don't feel they can ask for it.
Emma-Jayne Magson jailed for brutal murder of boyfriend with steak knife
Magson stabbed James Knight in the heart then told ambulance not to worry about it.
'Controlling' man who shot wife and daughter dead left chilling revenge note
Lance Hart, 57, said he wanted to 'destroy' his family after his wife of 27 years left him.
Men have problems – but men's rights activists aren't solving them
The movement is too busy attacking women to fix issues like suicide and unemployment.
Brooks Way suspended from X Factor over domestic abuse allegations
Former girlfriend claims she was beaten 'black and blue'.
Italian doctor who campaigned against domestic violence arrested over wife's death
Investigators allege Matteo Cagnoni beat his wife to death with piece of wood after she asked for a divorce.
North Carolina man brags on live Facebook video about shooting his ex-wife and son
Earl Valentine eventually turned the gun on himself.
New Jersey toddler 'beaten to death while protecting his mum' from violent boyfriend
A court is told that Zachary Tricoche killed the two-year-old after arguing with his mum.
Alabama: Five residents murdered at home were sheltering woman from 'abusive' boyfriend
Girlfriend Laneta Lester fled to a relative's house to escape Derrick Dearman, according to police.
Bare-chested Labour MP Simon Danczuk arrested as estranged wife Karen is taken to hospital
Couple were reportedly involved in a furious row while on holiday together with their children in Spain.
Johnny Depp sliced off fingertip in jealous rage, says Amber Heard
Gruesome photo of butchered finger used as 'evidence' in Heard's divorce case against Depp.
Amber Heard faces deposition as she denies leaking shocking Johnny Depp video
The actress is expected to make a settlement proposal in a bid to end the ugly legal battle with Depp.