Peru allows abortion of 11-year-old rape victim after UN pressure
The girl, publicly identified only as "Mila," was raped for years by her stepfather, according to a police report.
Thu Aug 17 2023
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
Rape victim appeared to be alone when lodging complaint over phone, Tronoh rep's trial told
Riki said the victim appeared to be crying and in a state of panic and fear when talking to him on the phone.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Dad who commits 623 sex crimes on daughter, gets 48 years' jail
The 36-year-old unit trust agent will also be given 24 strokes of the rotan for his heinous crimes.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Court denies 10-year-old rape victim's abortion plea
The court ordered the girl to carry her foetus to term, ruling that her pregnancy too advanced to have an abortion.
Mon Aug 07 2017
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
Judge berates rape victim: 'Why couldn't you just keep your knees together?'
Canadian Federal Court Justice Robin Camp is facing the possibility of removal from the bench after he faulted a 19-year-old victim of a rape case.
Sun Sep 11 2016
An Indian gang rape victim went to court for 11 years, but her nightmare continues
Despite reforms and a new attention to sexual violence, in India, justice is still delayed.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Rape victim says sexually assaulted again in hospital
A teenage rape victim was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while in hospital receiving treatment for the original attack in India's east, police said Monday.
Mon Feb 01 2016
'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
Police deny story of girl raped, found dead in biscuit tin
The police have denied an incident whereby a child, said to be a rape victim was found dead in a biscuit box, as spread on WhatsApp.
Mon Oct 05 2015
In India, rapist-victim mediation urged
An Indian judge has touched off a firestorm by suggesting that a rape victim and her attacker try to heal their rift in the hope of a happy ending.
Fri Jul 10 2015
KPWKM to provide support to rape victim and her family
The Social Welfare Department (JKM) and its district protection officers will provide support services to the family of the five-year-old girl reportedly raped in Kota Baharu, Kelantan.
Sat Mar 28 2015
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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024