Hunting for sex-traffickers abroad - by posing as johns
Members of the groups, often former U.S. military members or law enforcement officers, pose as American tourists looking to party with groups of underage sex workers.
Sun Sep 25 2016
France declared war on prostitution, not on prostitutes
The French Parliament passed a bill Wednesday that makes it illegal to pay for sex in France. Prostitution, however, remains legal.
Sun Apr 10 2016
K-pop band detained at LA airport as suspected sex workers
The eight-member band, Oh My Girl, were held for 15 hours on Thursday before being released, after which they flew back to South Korea.
Fri Dec 11 2015
The Hong Kong murders: A kiss on the cheek and she was gone
Two Indonesian women murdered in Hong Kong now raises issues of crossings between the domestic workers industry and sex trade.
Wed Nov 05 2014
Housewives offering sex from homes
More housewives have resorted to offering sex, from their homes, to make ends meet, with some doing it with the permission from their husbands.
Sun Dec 01 2013
HIV, a threat to Indonesian housewives
Housewives and children are now most at risk of contracting HIV in Indonesia, as compared to sex workers, local HIV/AIDS activists said.
Sun Dec 02 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