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
Judge advises rapist to seek forgiveness from Allah
The Court of Appeal today upheld the 20 years jail sentence and 12 strokes of the cane imposed on a man who raped and conducted unnatural sex on a woman.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Protesters hurl eggs as South Korea releases child rapist
Cho was convicted of kidnaping and raping an 8-year-old girl in Ansan in 2008 in a brutal attack that left her with severe injuries.
Sat Dec 12 2020
'More Than 30' rapists: Israel's #MeToo campaign
The "More Than 30" campaign urges people to show that sexual abuse is far more widespread than one outrageous case.
Sat Aug 29 2020
In Jordan, rapists and marrying their victims
Rules like this exist across the Middle East, and women's groups have been working assiduously for decades to get them revoked.
Mon May 01 2017
Motion to condemn Shabudin still on - Guan Eng
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the motion was not aimed at taking revenge against the Tasek Gelugor MP but instead in the interest of the public because his comments had caused outrage.
Tue Apr 11 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
Rapist marrying victim: Here is Shabudin Yahaya full statement
Following is the full statement issued today by Tasek Gelugor Member of Parliament Datuk Shabudin Yahaya in response to reports of "Rapists asked to marry underage victims".
Sat Apr 08 2017
Rapist marrying victim: Shabudin blames media report
Datuk Shabudin Yahaya said his statement allegedly in support of marriage between a rapist and his victim was taken out of context.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Convicted serial rapist Selva Kumar agrees to police monitoring - IGP
Convicted serial rapist S. Selva Kumar has agreed to be monitored by the police although he is not required by law to report regularly to the police.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Sarawak also bars entry of convicted serial rapist
Sarawak has emulated Sabah in banning convicted serial rapist S. Selva Kumar from entering the state.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Clamour grows for sex offenders registry
As serial rapist Selva Kumar Subbiah arrived in Malaysia today after serving a 24-year jail term in Canada, the clamour grew for safeguards against him.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Police record statement from serial rapist upon arrival at KLIA - IGP
Police have recorded statements from convicted serial rapist S. Selva Kumar upon his arrival at the KL International Airport (KLIA) early this morning.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Convicted serial rapist returns to Malaysia
It is learnt that he flew in to the KL International Airport by a Qatar Airways flight at 7.30am.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Sabah bars entry of convicted serial rapist
Sabah will not allow convicted serial rapist S. Selva Kumar to enter the state, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said today.
Tue Feb 07 2017
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