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Thousands of people have taken to the streets across France to protest against sexual violence. The protests on Saturday come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In the capital, Paris, large crowds of women and men marched waving purple placards that denounced gender-based violence and defended women’s reproductive […]
A convict who became Canada ‘s youngest designated dangerous offender after sexually assaulting a three-month-old baby is seeking escorted leave from prison to attend Indigenous cultural ceremonies in Vancouver. Tara Desousa, now 43, has applied to Federal Court to overturn a decision by B.C.’s Fraser Valley Institution to deny her “escorted temporary absences” from the […]
French actor Gerard Depardieu is the highest-profile figure to face accusations in French cinema’s version of the #MeToo movement. (AP pic) PARIS: French actor Gerard Depardieu will stand trial on Oct 28 for sexually assaulting two women, and faces separate charges of rape and numerous further criminal complaints. Depardieu, 75, is the highest-profile figure to […]
Perak police chief Azizi Mat Aris said they are investigating if there are other victims. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A teacher in Ipoh has been remanded for six days after he allegedly hugged and kissed a 12-year-old student. Perak police chief Azizi Mat Aris said the 37-year-old suspect also allegedly sent indecent pictures to the […]
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