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Bollywood finally steps up

For some time now, there has been a growing concern over judicial redress for victims of sexual misconduct.

14 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

However, Lata Ketkar also said that she welcomed the Me Too movement as it gave strength to women if they felt they had been harassed. (Photo: ANI)

Women journalists 'not so innocent': BJP leader on #MeToo accusations

This statement comes in the wake of recent allegations of sexual misconduct against MJ Akbar during his time as a journalist.

13 Oct 2018 8:51 AM

#MeToo impact: Akshay Kumar cancels Housefull 4 shoot

The film’s director Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by three women and has stepped down from his directorial position.

13 Oct 2018 12:22 AM

In a passionate defense, the 53-year-old conservative judge insisted before the Senate Judiciary Committee that it never happened, accused Democrats of destroying his reputation and condemned his confirmation battle as a 'national disgrace' and a 'circus'. (Photo: AFP)

Kavanaugh showed why I nominated him: Trump backs SC pick after hearing

Judiciary Committee is set to vote on its recommendation Friday before nomination goes to full Senate, where Republicans hold a slim edge.

28 Sep 2018 10:13 AM

In a break from convention, the outside lawyer, whose name was not released, will question Ford and Kavanaugh on behalf of the committee's Republican senators, 11 white men. (Photo: File)

'Con Game': Trump trashes sex assault allegations against Kavanaugh

The Senate, led by Trump's fellow Republicans, plans to move forward quickly with a confirmation vote.

26 Sep 2018 8:26 AM

Liu was released without being charged and has denied any wrongdoing through a lawyer. (Photo :AP)

The night a Chinese billionaire was accused of rape in US - and a message

Richard Liu, the founder of Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com Inc, was arrested on suspicion of rape, according to a report.

24 Sep 2018 1:51 PM

After several days of maintaining a relatively neutral posture, Trump had, on Friday, declared that Ford was lying. (Photo: File | AFP)

Will testify in Senate next week: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee of sex assault

Ford 'accepts committee's request to provide her first-hand knowledge of Brett Kavanaugh's sexual misconduct next week,' US media reported.

23 Sep 2018 1:49 PM

At a midterms campaign rally in Las Vegas late on Thursday, Trump told the crowd that he fully backs Kavanaugh. (Photo: AFP)

Willing to testify on new date: Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee

Ford's lawyers said she wishes to testify on a new date, provided that terms that are fair and which ensure her safety can be agreed upon.

21 Sep 2018 2:05 PM

While the staff member has not been named throughout the process of investigation, sexual misconduct allegations were levelled against Indian national Ravi Karkara, who had served as Senior Advisor on Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. (Representational Image)

Indian employed in UN Women dismissed for sexual conduct

UN Women said last month that Office of Audit and Investigation of UNDP had completed its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

19 Sep 2018 1:50 PM

The allegation first came to light late last week in the form of a letter that has been in the possession of Sen Dianne Feinstein of California, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, for some time. (Photo: AFP)

Woman accusing Trump's SC nominee Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct comes forward

Kavanaugh a federal appeals judge in Washington, on Sunday repeated an earlier denial of Ford's allegation.

17 Sep 2018 11:08 AM

'Jeff Fager (in pic) is leaving the company effective immediately,' CBS News president David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff reported by CBS News. (Photo: AFP)

'60 Minutes' producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves.

13 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

An investigation being conducted by outside law firms into the allegations against Moonves is ongoing, the network said. (Photo: AFP)

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves resigns over sexual misconduct claims

CBS announced that Joseph Ianniello will be president and acting CEO, while the board searches for a permanent successor.

10 Sep 2018 2:30 PM

On July 26, a spokesperson for the United Nations entity, also known as UN-Women, said that the probe’s 'subject remains on administrative leave' and that while still on UN payroll, the person 'is not currently performing any active function'. (Photo: Twitter/@ravikarkara)

UN senior adviser accused of sexual misconduct by 8 men, under investigation

Sources with knowledge of the investigation said that the official had used his prestige and position to sexually harass them.

09 Aug 2018 6:03 PM

While justice may be catching up with Weinstein, it is also testament to his wealth, fame and power that it has taken this long. (Photo: File | AFP)

None escapes law: US handcuffs Harvey Weinstein despite money, status

Wealth allows Weinstein to hire one of the country's toughest criminal defense lawyers, Benjamin Brafman.

26 May 2018 7:44 AM

S Korea's fallen also include prominent Guv Ahn Hee-jung, a former presidential contender whose secretary accused him of rape. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo takes off in South Korea, but justice harder to attain

Day by day, the list of S Korean women who speak out is growing, and so is the list of men who have stepped down from positions of power.

22 Mar 2018 1:37 PM

"I believe my father. I know my father. I think I have that right as a daughter to believe my father," Ivanka said. (Photo: AP)

‘Inappropriate’ to ask about sexual allegations against her father: Ivanka Trump

Ivanka was confronted by a journalist and asked her about the women who accuse her father of sexual misconduct before he became President.

27 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Trump's angry denials on Twitter have often served only to exacerbate the debate over his behaviour towards women. (Photo: File)

Wasn’t me: US prez denies forcefully kissing receptionist in Trump Tower elevator

Nineteen women have come forward to accuse the president of sexual misconduct over a period of several decades.

21 Feb 2018 5:56 PM

Oxfam probes misconduct cases as MPs grill bosses

Committee will be conducting its own inquiry into abuses in foreign aid sector.

21 Feb 2018 2:34 AM

Her white t-shirt, baggy blue jeans and no shoes made a bold statement, that she stood in solidarity with the women of the #MeToo movement. (Photo: Twitter/HugoGloss)

Pink's subdued performance makes bold statement for #MeToo, #TimesUp

This year's subdued, barefooted performance came as a surprise from the entertainer.

29 Jan 2018 4:32 PM

Douglas, however, denied Braudy's claims. He told the Hollywood Reporter that her story was "unfortunate and completely fabricated". (Photo: AFP)

Writer Susan Braudy accuses actor Michael Douglas of sexual misconduct

In addition to using crude language and commenting on her body, Douglas also fondled himself in front of her.

20 Jan 2018 2:16 PM

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