Mobile court offers rare chance of justice for east Congo rape victims
A large crowd gathered around a makeshift courtroom to watch the culmination of a trial of 15 military officers for the rape of minors.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal
This followed a motion by Shabudin in parliament last year about purchase of a property below market price by Guan Eng.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Err ... did he really say rogol (rape)?
SO heres what we know, Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Shabudin Yahya told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that rape victims have the opportunity to lead a healthy life if they marry their rapists.
Sat Apr 08 2017
'They want to go back to school': photographer shows life after rape in India
Indian photographer Smita Sharma tells her tale of why she only makes portraits of women and girls who were raped.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Girls aged below 16 make up large percentage of rape victims in Penang
Girls aged between 12 and 16 make up a large portion of rape victims in Penang, although the percentage of cases showed a drop each year.
Sat Sep 27 2014
A year after Delhi gang-rape, rural women await justice
Bitter struggle still exist for rape victims especially those from rural areas who receive little support from neighbours and the police.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Angelina Jolie visits DR Congo warzone rape victims
Angelina Jolie joined British Foreign Secretary William Hague on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday.
Wed Mar 27 2013
Ban 'finger test' on rape victims
Bangladeshi experts and activists on Monday urged the government to ban a "demeaning" physical examination of rape victims.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Indonesia judge to face tribunal over rape 'joke'
A senior Indonesian judge will face an ethics tribunal for saying rape victims enjoyed the act, an official said Monday, after a judicial commission recommended his dismissal.
Mon Jan 21 2013
Judge apologises for rape 'joke'
Indonesia Supreme Court Judge candidate Muhammad Daming Sunisi openly apologised and stated his regret for making a 'joke' about rape victims gaining pleasure.
Wed Jan 16 2013
New Delhi intensifies security after rape victim's death
Security in Delhi has been intensified after news of the brutal rape victims death at the Singapore hospital early Saturday morning.
Sat Dec 29 2012
India's gang rape victims's father appeals for calm
An emotional father of the Delhi gang rape victim on Sunday night appealed to the protesters to stop vandalism and help police in bringing the culprits to justice.
Mon Dec 24 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024