Violence Against Women: Deadliest place for women is at home, UN report says
Europe • Nov 25, 2024, 10:50 AM
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A UN report released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women said that "almost 60 percent of all women who were intentionally killed in 2023" died at the hands of partners or family members. The report added that “the home is the most dangerous place for women and girls”.
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Russia, Ukraine trade aerial strikes amid fears of escalation
Europe • 1:03 PM
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Russia said Monday that it had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, without saying where, while Russian attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv wounded more than 30, Kyiv said. Ukraine also targeted a Russian fuel depot in the latest wave of attacks
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Violence Against Women: Deadliest place for women is at home, UN report says
Europe • 10:50 AM
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A UN report released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women said that "almost 60 percent of all women who were intentionally killed in 2023" died at the hands of partners or family members. The report added that “the home
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French PM meets with far-right leader Le Pen as govt wobbles under budget pressures
Europe • 9:03 AM
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Monday in an effort to forge a deal allowing approval of the government’s budget. Opposition parties have denounced the budget and the RN could join force
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Romania's far-right presidential candidate takes first round in shock poll, PM out
Europe • 8:33 AM
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In a surprise outcome in the first round of Romania's presidential election, an obscure hard-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, came first with 22.9 percent of the vote while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, favoured to win the poll, was knocked out of the
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Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to sentencing phase
Europe • 7:48 AM
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After 11 weeks of testimony, the Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to the sentencing phase. Judges are expected to give their verdict on sentencing around December 20.
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G7 ministers meet in Italy to discuss conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine
Europe • 7:33 AM
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The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers will meet near Rome on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea, notably efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. Officials will also discuss ways to continue suppor
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French prosecutors demand 20-year sentence for ex-husband in Pelicot mass rape case
Europe • 4:05 AM
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The prosecution asked on Monday that Dominique Pelicot be given the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisele Pelicot, and recruiting others to rape her. The prosecutor told the court in Avignon that the prison
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Justice eludes victims of sexual violence: 1% of rape cases in France 'result in a conviction'
Europe • 12:30 AM
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An unprecedented mass rape trial in France has moved into a new phase with prosecutors beginning to lay out the verdicts and punishments they want for dozens of men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged and rendered unconscious by her hu
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