THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOMEN
* 'Wild Cambodia jungle-girl' found *
A Cambodian girl who disappeared aged eight is found after living wild in the jungle for 19 years, her father says. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/6275623.stm
Pipeline Aid Projects Called Harmful to Women By Bojana Stoparic - WeNews correspondent
Two oil pipelines in Russia and the Caucasus boosted prostitution and poverty according to a recent report. Authors hope the findings will heighten awareness of gender-related development needs at this weekend's World Social Forum in Kenya.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=3036
ERA Has Nothing to Do With Same-Sex Marriage By Idella Moore - WeNews commentator
Opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment have for decades depicted it as a proxy case for same-sex marriage. Idella Moore calls it a 30-year case of propaganda and says recent court cases have caught perpetrators coming and going.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=3035
EU Pay Case Opens Legal Door on Wage Gap By Mindy Kay Bricker - WeNews correspondent
A U.K. labour union plans to bring a barrage of cases that will test the significance for female workers of a recent European Court of Justice decision. Advocates hope it will ease the penalty for taking time out of the paid work force.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=3032
International Kashmir's Half-Widows Struggle for Fuller Life By Haroon Mirani - WeNews correspondent
The wives of men who have disappeared in India's Kashmir conflict gather each week holding photos of their husbands in a protest. The "half-widows" are unable to collect pensions or remarry without official word that their husbands are dead.
Full Story: http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=3031
THE NOT SO WONDERFUL WORLD
* Melbourne power cut by bush fire *
Australia's Victoria state and Melbourne are crippled by serious power cuts after bush fires affect key supply lines. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/6266057.stm
* Supermodel Naomi admits assault *
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has admitted in a US court to assaulting her housekeeper with a mobile phone. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/6268109.stm
* BA staff vote for strike action *
British Airways cabin crew vote in favour of strike action in a row over sick leave, pay and staffing. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/6261935.stm
* Pupils 'unable to use full stops' *
A third of primary school leavers are unable to use full stops and capital letters properly, examiners say. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/6263075.stm
* Police visit two top IVF clinics *
Police officers have made unannounced visits to two clinics run by Britain's most successful test-tube baby doctor. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/6225951.stm