Row over Afghan wife-starving law

BBC News by Sarah Rainsford | Aug. 16, 2009 (News Report)

An Afghan bill allowing a husband to starve his wife if she refuses to have sex becomes law, sparking criticism. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Joey Baker - Aug 16, 2009 - 10:10 AM PDT
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