From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

Sexual violence, poverty, and politics.

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

A gang rape on a bus during broad daylight in Delhi shocked the world two years ago.

India passed new laws for protection of women.

But last week, teenage girls were hanged in trees after being raped and murdered.

Police may have covered it up when politician says boys will be boys.

India's new prime minister has yet to say

a word. But such atrocities are hardly unique to that country. A pregnant woman's honor killing has

riled Pakistan. Can deep-seated traditions be overcome? What about economics? Can global

exposure make a difference? Today's talking point, Money, Politics, and Public TV.

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Hello again, Warren. I'll be back with To the Point. India has, Mormon Alany, back with The Poet.

India has been embarrassed by revelations of the brutal gang rape and murder of two young girls.

Pakistan is under fire for the honor killing of a pregnant woman.

Is sexual violence on the increase in that region or just getting more with tension?

Will an international spotlight bring much-needed change?

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