Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict
A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage.
2023-07-20 18:22
Louisiana juveniles are suffering dangerous heat and isolation in an old death row facility built for adults, a lawsuit states. Experts say the harm could be irreversible
Children in the custody of Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice being held in a former death row building at an adult prison are suffering dangerous heat conditions and routine isolation in their cells that experts say could cause serious and irreversible harm, according to a federal court filing Monday.
2023-07-20 17:58
Xi Jinping meets Henry Kissinger as US seeks to defrost China ties
The veteran diplomat's surprise trip to Beijing follows a flurry of visits by US officials.
2023-07-20 15:19
Former Northwestern University athletes allege 'toxic culture' of hazing and sexual assault in the athletic department, attorneys say
Attorneys representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes announced plans Wednesday to sue the university over allegations that its athletics department fostered a "toxic culture" that facilitated harassment and sexual abuse.
2023-07-20 14:51
Auckland shooting: Renewed debate on rising NZ crime rate
A gunman killed two people and injured at least 10 others, including a police officer.
2023-07-20 14:49
Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals
The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say.
2023-07-20 13:56
Netflix ends password sharing in 'big market' India
Only users from a single household will be able to use an account, the streaming giant has said.
2023-07-20 13:52
Manipur: India outrage after two women paraded naked in violence-hit state
The police in Manipur state say the women were also gang raped and beaten up.
2023-07-20 12:45
The Gilgo Beach killings suspect's wife unknowingly helped in his arrest. She's now filed for divorce
In her more than 27 years of marriage to Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup likely did not know about the gruesome double life her husband is accused of living, Suffolk County's top cop says.
2023-07-20 12:26
US soldier who crossed into North Korea has history of assault and detention
New details have emerged about a US soldier who crossed into North Korea on Tuesday -- but his exact whereabouts remain a mystery since the secretive country hasn't said a word about the incident.
2023-07-20 11:57
Ukraine war: Wheat prices soar after Russia warns shipping
Russia announces it will treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets.
2023-07-20 11:22
Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the main gates of the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Thursday in response to police in Stockholm granting permission for a demonstration were organizers are reportedly planning another burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.
2023-07-20 09:52