Parliament shelves a bill that the activists say would have curtailed the rights of women. But four of their leaders are sentenced to prison for contributing to banned websites. Female activists in Iran scored a rare but significant victory this week when parliament decided to shelve legislation that they said would have reduced the rights of women in marriage. But on Tuesday, a court ...

Iran's parliament sends contentious legislation which may have encouraged polygamy back to a legal committee for further discussion.

Iran's parliament has indefinitely delayed a vote on a bill on families, a move women's rights activists said was a victory in their drive to block legislation they fear would encourage polygamy.

Calopteryx sends in a New Scientist summary of research from Sweden pointing toward the existence of a gene that influences monogamy in men. (The article doesn't mention women, and the study subjects were all men at least 5 years into a heterosexual relationship.) "There has been speculation about the role of the hormone vasopressin in humans ever since we discovered that variations in where ...

Calopteryx sends in a New Scientist summary of research from Sweden pointing toward the existence of a gene that influences monogamy in men. (The article doesn't mention women, and the study subjects were all men at least 5 years into a heterosexual relationship.) "There has been speculation about the role of the hormone vasopressin in humans ever since we discovered that variations in where ...

What's true for voles may also be true for humans, as researchers discover a significant association between a gene for a hormone receptor and commitment to relationships. Read More...

What's true for voles may also be true for humans, as researchers discover a significant association between a gene for a hormone receptor and commitment to relationships. Read More...

Comedians are masters at making the mundane and pedestrian funny. Jerry Seinfeld built his whole career on that very schtick. But what happens when comedians start joking about current events, political and social issues they normally steer clear of? Are they still funny?

PROSPECTIVE WIFE: A maiden looks on as she and others gather to deliver reeds to Swazilznd's King Mswati III. LINEUP: Participants gather for Swaziland's annual Reed Dance where the the king to choose a wife if he so wishes.

LOVE triangles could get legal recognition as part of a push to give de facto partners access to the Family Court.