![Indian police arrest 44 men accused of raping teenager over five years Indian police arrest 44 men accused of raping teenager over five years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702630031_benderaindia.jpg)
Indian police arrest 44 men accused of raping teenager over five years
Police have identified 58 of those men, some of whom are minors and arrested 44 over the last two days, officials said.
Wed Jan 15 2025
![Frenchman accused of mass abuse of wife says I am a rapist, seeks forgiveness - media Frenchman accused of mass abuse of wife says I am a rapist, seeks forgiveness - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41726564941_GiselePelicot.jpg)
Frenchman accused of mass abuse of wife says "I am a rapist", seeks forgiveness - media
Dominique Pelicot faces charges of rape, gang rape, and privacy violations for recording and sharing sexual images.
Tue Sep 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: French woman to testify on decade of drug rape by husband, 50 others
A French woman, whose husband confessed to drugging her and arranging for dozens of strangers to rape her, will testify in court today about her decade-long ordeal.
Thu Sep 05 2024
![FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723799891_rapeandmurder.jpg)
FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
![Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705748685_WanitaTrauma.jpg)
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police
The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709611712_Hamas.jpg)
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel
The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702630031_benderaindia.jpg)
India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media
The court also directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks.
Mon Jan 08 2024
![Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81510042307_SeanDiddyCombs.jpg)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York
Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused of taking part in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in his Manhattan recording studio.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689907250_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations
Two women were paraded naked and assaulted on a street before what townspeople on the videos say was a gang rape.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678784471_UkrainesProsecutor.jpg)
Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother
Soldiers assaulted family soon after invasion, prosecutors say.
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Soccer: Genoa's Portanova sentenced to six years for gang rape Soccer: Genoa's Portanova sentenced to six years for gang rape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670376911_ITALY.jpg)
Soccer: Genoa's Portanova sentenced to six years for gang rape
The woman informed police she had been raped by four men in an apartment after dinner at a restaurant.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![India's federal police to probe alleged gang rape of woman who died of injuries India's federal police to probe alleged gang rape of woman who died of injuries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51601805694_NOIDA.jpg)
India's federal police to probe alleged gang rape of woman who died of injuries
Local authorities barricaded the village after the cremation to block opposition politicians and media from meeting the victim's family.
Sun Oct 04 2020
![Five police officers suspended over India gang-rape Five police officers suspended over India gang-rape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71601704158_INDIA.jpg)
Five police officers suspended over India gang-rape
The police faced criticism for cremating the woman's body in the middle of the night, against the wishes of her family.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rosmah's money laundering case fixed for Dec 2, Gang-raped victims body cremated by Indian police [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rosmah's money laundering case fixed for Dec 2, Gang-raped victims body cremated by Indian police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rosmah's money laundering case fixed for Dec 2, Gang-raped victims body cremated by Indian police
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Sep 30 2020
![Outrage in India as low-caste teen dies after gang rape Outrage in India as low-caste teen dies after gang rape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51601431478_INDIA.jpg)
Outrage in India as low-caste teen dies after gang rape
India's 200 million low-caste "untouchable" Dalits have long faced discrimination and abuse.
Wed Sep 30 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025