Bill in Russia aims to decriminalize domestic violence

In Russia, a bill introduced by a controversial lawmaker is being advanced that would decriminalize domestic violence. A recent poll found that nearly 20 percent of Russians think it's acceptable to hit a spouse or a child, The Associated Press reports. Battery is a criminal offense in Russia, but the bill would remove criminal liability for assaults against relatives that do not cause severe injuries. Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize battery that does not inflict bodily har...