British prosecutors have been advised to disregard "sexts" and explicit images sent between people when handling rape cases. The new guidance is just one of several suggestions that the Crown … [Read more...] about New British rape prosecution guidelines advise to ignore ‘sexts,’ explicit images
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Grandfather pleads guilty in Puerto Rico cruise ship death
An Indiana man who was holding his granddaughter when she fell to her death from an 11th-story open window on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico last July pleaded guilty Thursday to … [Read more...] about Grandfather pleads guilty in Puerto Rico cruise ship death
Nagorno-Karabakh fighting raises threat of deadly escalation
MOSCOW -- A Russian attempt to broker a cease-fire to end the worst outbreak of hostilities over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in more than a quarter-century has failed to get any traction, … [Read more...] about Nagorno-Karabakh fighting raises threat of deadly escalation
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sheds tears in emotional apology speech
Soon after a fleet of high-powered weapons was paraded through Pyongyang over the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s reigning Worker’s Party, dictator Kim Jong Un took to the podium … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sheds tears in emotional apology speech
Meet the alleged mom of Putin’s secret tins who seems to be missing
Before vanishing from public view last year, Vladimir Putin’s rumored long-time lover had glittered under a spotlight for two decades, first as a talented gymnast and later as a Russian model, … [Read more...] about Meet the alleged mom of Putin’s secret tins who seems to be missing
Syrian rebels reportedly sent to fight in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
The ongoing bloody battle between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the border area of Nagorno-Karabakh is quickly being seen as a potential proxy war between Ankara and Moscow, which stand on opposite sides … [Read more...] about Syrian rebels reportedly sent to fight in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
Colombian woman missing 2 years found alive at sea: ‘God did not want me to die’
In a survival saga for the ages, a Colombian woman who had fallen off the grid two years ago was miraculously discovered alive at sea by flabbergasted fishermen. Video of her dramatic rescue has since … [Read more...] about Colombian woman missing 2 years found alive at sea: ‘God did not want me to die’
Paris attack suspect wanted to avenge Prophet Muhammad cartoons, cell phone video claims
Investigators in Paris on Monday were studying a video in which a Pakistani man accused of attacking people with a meat cleaver on Friday allegedly said he did so as an act of "resistance" following … [Read more...] about Paris attack suspect wanted to avenge Prophet Muhammad cartoons, cell phone video claims
Syrian foreign minister says U.S. sanctions ‘suffocate Syrians, just like George Floyd’
Syria’s foreign minister drew comparisons between his country and George Floyd, saying that U.S. sanctions have “suffocated” the Middle East nation. Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Walid … [Read more...] about Syrian foreign minister says U.S. sanctions ‘suffocate Syrians, just like George Floyd’
Argentine lawmaker suspended after kissing woman’s breast during virtual congressional meeting
A lawmaker in Argentina seen kissing a woman's breast during a live Zoom meeting of the legislature has been suspended from his post.Juan Emilio Ameri sparked outrage with his conduct as the video of … [Read more...] about Argentine lawmaker suspended after kissing woman’s breast during virtual congressional meeting
