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"This constitutional revision will make this tragedy irreversible for the weakest members of society," says Marie-Lys Pellissier, spokesperson for the "March for Life", at an anti-abortion rights demonstration of about fifty activists near Port-Royal as the Senate prepared to vote on enshrining abortion in the Constitution. IMAGES
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets in central Paris during a protest to demand legislation and funds to fight violence against women. Calling for two billion euros per year, demonstrators carried placards reading "0.6% of rapists convicted" or "0.1% of GDP, it's too much to ask?". IMAGES
The #metoo collective gathered in 11 French cities on Sunday, including in central Paris, to denounce harassment and sexual violence against women. IMAGES
As India prepares to try the men accused of gang-raping and killing a 23-year-old student, we take a look at how this gruesome case could bring about much-needed change. Next, French troops leave Afghanistan with more than they arrived with: Afghan translators will be evacuated with them. Finally, forget the Orient express, try Cambodia's Bamboo train: tourists and goods alike are welcome on this alternative means of transportation.
Doctors in India's capital New Delhi hold a protest calling for justice and safety after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers enter a second week. IMAGES
Voters are casting their ballots in the constituency of Betton in Brittany, where three candidates remain in the running for the second round of the legislative elections. IMAGES