She dreamed of defending Japan. Instead, her fellow soldiers sexually assaulted her
Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force.
2023-07-10 10:18
South Korean shoppers hoard salt and seafood ahead of Japan's release of radioactive water
In many supermarkets across South Korea, one item has conspicuously vanished from shelves: salt.
2023-07-10 10:17
Jamie MoCrazy nearly died in a skiing accident. Now, she wants to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries
No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of survival are slim when the brain starts bleeding in eight spots. Her fatality report was written in the helicopter that took her to the Vancouver hospital where she would spend the next few weeks of her life. Family and friends waited, hoping for a miracle but fearing the worst.
2023-07-09 19:23
France bans fireworks sales amid fears of renewed violence over Bastille Day weekend
France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks over the Bastille Day weekend next week amid fears of renewed riots.
2023-07-09 18:18
Azovstal leaders freed in prisoner swap promise to return to the battlefield in Ukraine
Ukrainian commanders who were captured by Russia after leading the defense of Mariupol from the Azovstal steel plant have vowed to return to the battle field following a prisoner swap.
2023-07-09 13:51
Protests across Israel ahead of vote on judicial overhaul bill vote
Large crowds of protesters across Israel have come out in the 27th consecutive week of demonstrations against the government's judicial overhaul plans.
2023-07-09 10:56
Chinese authorities swoop on restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
2023-07-09 10:48
The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stablizing the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
2023-07-09 10:29
BBC looking into allegations of presenter's sexual misconduct
The BBC has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its presenters.
2023-07-09 08:58
At least 22 officers injured in the German town of Giessen following unrest -- police
At least 22 police officers were injured Saturday in unrest in the western German town of Giessen during an Eritrean cultural festival, according to local police.
2023-07-09 02:29
Megan Rapinoe announces she will retire at the end of the season
US Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women's World Cup winner, has announced she will retire at the end of the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season.
2023-07-09 01:59
Tbilisi Pride festival canceled after violent anti-LGBTQ protests
A Pride festival was canceled in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday by organizers who say authorities failed to prevent violent disruptions from Russian-affiliated far-right groups.
2023-07-09 00:51