A Playwright in Africa Hopes to Break the Cultural Silence on Rape

French victim of mass rape lambasts cowardice of men accused of abusing her

Gisele Pelicot lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during years of mass rape organized by her husband Dominique.

Man arrested on suspicion of 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman

Death of Louisa Dunne, 75, who was found in her home, has remained unsolved for nearly six decades. A 92-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping and murdering a woman in Bristol ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’

Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Gisèle Pelicot condemns men accused of raping her and says French society must change

She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.

Man, 92, appears in court for alleged 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman

Ryland Headley, from Ipswich, appeared via video link in Bristol magistrates court over killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne. A 92-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the rape and murder ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home

The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.

Man, 92, to go on trial for 1967 rape and murder case

Louisa Dunne, 75, was found strangled on her living room floor by a neighbour in 1967.

Frenchman jailed for teen daughter's rape, inviting others to join abuse

A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

A jury found that the Irish mixed martial arts fighter assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".

Ryan Day knows 'noise' comes with Ohio State job; he silenced it in gritty, must-win moment vs. Penn State

A shorthanded Buckeyes willed themselves to victory in a key Big Ten road game in Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Now is the time to unplug and reset. Next year we enter a more dangerous world – but for now I need the silence of nature | Paul Daley

The return of Trump demands extreme watchfulness. But effective vigilance also requires energy and strength, mental and emotional recharge and balance. A long walk in the mountains last weekend ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Breaking down the timing of election results

One of the top questions people want to know is when will we know who wins the election. While we don't know for sure, there are some clues. Major Garrett has more.

North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts

After several furious months of action, Harris came up short, and Trump came out on top.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Breaking down Trump's win in Georgia

Voters in Georgia gave Trump 16 electoral votes on his way to the White House, CBS News projects. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Trump won there.

Breaking down Harris' concession speech

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday following former President Donald Trump's projected win. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, ...

Breaking down Trump's deportation pledge

President-elect Trump has vowed to launch "the largest deportation operation" in American history, targeting the country's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. A CBS News analysis reveals ...

Breaking down the Delphi murders verdict

An Indiana jury on Monday convicted 52-year-old Richard Allen of murder seven years after two teenage girls vanished during a hike. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the verdict.

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

Alberta Breaks With the Canadian Pension Model

The provincial government abruptly purged the board and senior leaders of Alberta’s pension fund, defying a long-held principle that funds should be free of political interference.

World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government

Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’

World - Financial Times - October 27

Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa

Hundreds of people marched in South Africa to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community

World - ABC News - October 27

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health

World - ABC News - October 27

Shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa: An Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia axis

Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia have formed a trilateral summit to boost cooperation and maintain territorial integrity, with the big elephant in the room being Ethiopia, as tensions over its activities ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America

Health - ABC News - October 28

Does Africa need its own credit rating agency?

A pan-continental body is not a cure-all for its debt problems

World - Financial Times - October 29

Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government

South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...

World - ABC News - October 29

England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened

England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. 3 min: Kelly tees up Park for a shot down the inside-right channel. The ball’s blocked, then clumsily put ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

A Playwright in Africa Hopes to Break the Cultural Silence on Rape

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