Indian Parliament passes new rape law  — India's Parliament has
passed a sweeping new law to protect women against sexual
violence in response to a brutal December gang rape in New
Delhi.  The bill was passed Thursday by the upper house of
Parliament, two days after the lower house approved it.  The new
law criminalizes stalking, voyeurism and sexual harassment. It
also provides for a death penalty for repeat offenders or for
rape attacks that lead to the victim's death.  A government
panel set up after the December gang rape recommended sweeping
changes to India's rape laws. The Cabinet passed an ordinance in
response, but Parliament had to pass a new law by next month
before the ordinance expired.  The Associated Press