South Africa's Zuma Avoids Mention of Anti-rape Protest

South Africa's president, speaking to mark the nation's Women's Day on Tuesday, avoided making any reference to an anti-rape protest against him on live television days earlier. Others did not. On Saturday, four women stood in front of President Jacob Zuma and held up signs protesting his acquittal for rape 10 years ago, while he spoke at an announcement of election results. The municipal elections were the worst-ever showing at the polls for South Africa's ruling...

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