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On July 26, a spokesperson for the United Nations entity, also known as UN-Women, said that the probes 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...

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

9 Aug 2018 6:03 PM IST

60 Minutes producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

'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...

13 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

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...

10 Sept 2018 2:30 PM IST

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...

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

28 Sept 2018 10:13 AM IST

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

'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 Sept 2018 8:26 AM IST

The proposal, which was scheduled to undergo a final vote on Tuesday, would have deferred sentencing or punishment for sexual assault in cases where there was no physical force and where the victim and perpetrator were married. (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...

19 Sept 2018 1:50 PM IST

In a statement released to US media, Kavanaugh rejected the womans claim, made in a letter to the Democrats vetting his nomination that he tried to force himself on her during a party. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

17 Sept 2018 11:08 AM IST

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...

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

24 Sept 2018 1:51 PM IST

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

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

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

23 Sept 2018 1:49 PM IST

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...

21 Sept 2018 2:05 PM IST

When sex addiction contributes to criminal behavior, rehab could bolster a defense attorneys argument that the accused has changed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real?

A tide of high-profile sexual misconduct accusations against celebrities, politicians and media members has raised these...

5 Dec 2017 5:11 PM IST

A woman working at a restaurant says her boss did nothing when two dishwashers kept making vulgar comments. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexual misconduct often part of the job in hospitality work

Hospitality industry workers are routinely subjected to sexual abuse and harassment that are largely unchecked.

11 Dec 2017 12:27 PM IST