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Perverts must be shamed

Much of the print media may have been wary of publishing the name of the victim.

12 Dec 2017 1:27 AM

Haley, discussing a cultural shift of women coming forward on a CBS program, applauded women who have come forward: ‘I'm proud of their strength. I'm proud of their courage.’ (Photo: File)

Women must be heard when violated, even against Trump: Nikki Haley

More than 10 women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct before he was president.

11 Dec 2017 3:27 PM

What began as hashtag #MeToo promises to bring about a great social change, with women accepted as equals in more liberated parts of the world where wisdom is finally dawning that sexual harassment has no place in society.

#MeToo revolutionaries

The impact of the disclosures was so stunning that it brought about the biggest cultural shift in decades.

09 Dec 2017 1:48 AM

Social media is flooded with #MeToo, the call sign of a movement to encourage survivors of sexual assault and abuse to speak up.

Mystic Mantra: Liberate the man, please!

Everybody is made of male and female chromosomes, without that no birth is possible.

07 Dec 2017 1:15 AM

Levine allegedly abused a boy starting in 1985 when the purported victim was 15. (Photo: AFP/ File)

Metropolitan Opera suspends James Levine over sexual abuse allegations

The man, who is now 48 and whose name has not been revealed, said the abuse continued for years and drove him to the brink of suicide.

04 Dec 2017 4:14 PM

“In the over twenty years he's been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," NBC said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Matt Lauer, popular ‘Today’s’ show host fired by NBC for sexual misconduct

He was fired after receiving a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behaviour.

29 Nov 2017 8:21 PM

Massage Envy - which has more than 1,100 franchises in 49 states, according to its website - dubbed the reported incidents ‘heartbreaking’ in a company statement. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Assault at biggest US spa chain: Over 180 women claim oral, digital penetration

The report published over the weekend comes amid a wave of sexual assault complaints against high-profile American men.

27 Nov 2017 2:14 PM

Roy Moore faces multiple allegations, that while in his 30s he molested or harassed teenage girls as young as 14. (Photo: AP)

Sexual allegations no bar: Trump again supports accused Senate candidate Moore

Many members of Trump's Republican Party have withdrawn support for Moore following the accusations.

27 Nov 2017 12:16 PM

Even while denying the allegations, Conyers, who is 88, said he was stepping down as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: AP)

Democrat John Conyers steps down amid allegations of sexual harassment

Charges of sexual harassment and misconduct have shaken politicians of both parties, including in the media and entertainment businesses.

27 Nov 2017 12:01 PM

Congressman Barton apologizes after Internet goes ablaze with his nudes

The photo shows Congressman Joe Barton nude, with his genitals obstructed from view, in a sexually suggestive pose.

23 Nov 2017 12:47 PM

Conyers is the latest public figure to be accused of sexual harassment in an ever-widening scandal following the downfall of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in October. (Photo: AP)

Fired employee accuses US law maker says he urged her to touch his penis

Conyers is the most senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee expected to head the party if it gains a majority in 2018 elections.

22 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

Of those women who said they had experienced harassment, 69 per cent said it happened at work, 43 per cent in social settings, 45 per cent on the street and 14 per cent at home, the poll found. (Photo: File/Representational)

Sexual harassment commonplace: 60 per cent of US women are victims, survey says

The findings come as the US grapples with sexual scandals that have rocked the world of entertainment, business and politics.

22 Nov 2017 12:10 PM

Franken, who has served as senator to Minnesota since 2009, quickly issued a statement apologizing to sports broadcaster and former model Leeann Tweeden.

Al Franker apologises for sexual misconduct with radio host

The accusation came amid a surge of claims of sexual harassment leveled at senior male figures.

17 Nov 2017 7:24 PM

In 2016, the UK dropped from the 18th position to the 20th in the World Economic Forum's annual Global Gender Gap Report, due to a slight drop in female representation in politics and business. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Women in Britain are 100 yrs behind equal pay

The pay gap between men and women in Britain stands at 14.1 percent, unchanged over the past two years.

11 Nov 2017 5:38 PM

The letter calls for five priority measures, including mandatory corporate training against sexual harassment at work and a doubling of state subsidies to associations helping female victims of abuse. (Photo: AFP)

French women urge Prez Macron for ‘emergency plan’ over sexual abuse claims

President Macron was pursued via a written letter published in the Journal du Dimanche newspaper.

05 Nov 2017 5:16 PM

$Fallon's resignation is an unwelcome challenge for May, who is struggling to keep her fractious government united as Britain heads for the European Union exit. She replaced Fallon on Thursday with Gavin Williamson, the former Conservative chief whip. (Photo: Twitter)$