Head of Japan's top pop agency resigns after admitting late founder sexually abused minors for decades
The head of Japan's top pop agency Johnny & Associates stepped down Thursday after admitting that her uncle, the company's late founder, had sexually abused minors for years, following months of international scrutiny and an independent investigation.
2023-09-07 15:53
Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.
2023-09-07 02:27
Michael Jackson: Sexual abuse cases against star's estate can be revived, court docs show
Wade Robson and James Safechuck -- two men who have long alleged that the late Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children, and who were featured in the 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland" -- are now able to revive their since-dismissed lawsuits against Jackson's estate, according to a court opinion filed on Friday and obtained by CNN.
2023-08-20 06:28
Court documents allege 'elder financial abuse' of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
A petition filed in San Francisco Superior Court alleges that California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has been the victim of "elder financial abuse" with regard to the management of a trust.
2023-08-18 07:24
Afghan women escape for a chance at education
More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.
2023-08-16 07:46
Afghanistan country profile
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
2023-08-15 20:49
Mushrooms are being farmed in Abu Dhabi's desert
Mushrooms usually sprout from dark, damp forest floor or bloom on fallen tree branches. But now, a startup in Abu Dhabi called Below Farm is growing them in the desert.
2023-08-11 09:56
Chris Noth speaks out on sexual abuse allegations
Chris Noth has given his first interview regarding the sexual abuse allegations made against him in 2021.
2023-08-08 22:15
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:47
Pope, in Portugal, says Church needs 'humble purification' because of abuse
LISBON Pope Francis, speaking months after a damning report on sexual abuse in Portugal, on Wednesday said that
2023-08-03 01:19
Taliban beauty salon ban: Three Afghan women mourn the end of a valued service
Women tell the BBC about what they will miss from salons before they close on orders from the Taliban.
2023-07-24 07:55
McDonald's to investigate Irish rape victim taunts
McDonald's UK and Ireland chief executive says he commends Ciara Mangan's bravery in speaking out.
2023-07-23 01:58