sexual assault
Inside The Americas
US Supreme Court: Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation in turmoil
The woman who's accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault calls for an FBI inquiry into the Supreme Court nominee before she'll testify at the Senate. University professor…
Frenchman at heart of Swedish Academy scandal on trial for rape
Jean-Claude Arnault, the Frenchman at the centre of a sexual assault scandal that prompted several members of the prestigious Swedish Academy to quit, went on trial Wednesday for…
Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI probe on sexual assault allegations
The woman who accused US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault wants the FBI to investigate her allegations before she testifies at a Senate judiciary committee…
Kavanaugh sex assault accuser goes public
A woman who had anonymously accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in the early 1980s went public on Sunday, prompting Republicans to plan…
In The Papers
Berta Cáceres murder trial: Was Honduran govt involved in environmentalist's death?
IN THE PAPERS - Monday, September 17: We look ahead to a crucial meeting between Turkey and Russia to discuss the looming battle in Syria's last rebel-held province of Idlib.…
French actor Depardieu faces rape allegations
France's biggest international star Gerard Depardieu on Thursday issued a strong denial after it emerged he faces an inquiry into allegations by a young actress of rape and…
Suspect in viral assault on Paris woman appears in court
A suspect appeared in court on Thursday charged with punching a young woman in a Paris street in a case that prompted widespread outrage after CCTV footage of the assault went…
Arrest in assault of woman on Paris street that went viral
A man suspected of striking a young woman on a Paris street in July has been taken into custody, sources told AFP. Surveillance footage of the assault went viral and sparked…
Focus
#MeToo movement gains momentum in China
The #MeToo movement in China has been gathering pace in recent weeks, with academics and media personalities among those called out for inappropriate behaviour. Earlier this…
Actor speaks out over Asia Argento sexual assault claim
The US actor who accuses Asia Argento of sexually assaulting him as a teenager said Wednesday that he had been too "ashamed and afraid" to speak publicly against the Italian…
#MeToo leader Asia Argento denies sexual assault claims
Italian actress and sexual abuse campaigner Asia Argento denied Tuesday having had a sexual relationship five years ago with an underage teen, calling the allegations part of “a…
Leading #MeToo figure Asia Argento accused of sex assault
2018-08-20 20:11 Leading #MeToo figure Asia Argento accused of sex assault