Thai court acquits protesters accused of blocking Queen’s motorcade
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A Thai court on Wednesday acquitted five activists accused of obstructing the Queen’s motorcade at a protest in 2020, in a landmark judgment that ended the…
Why Japan is changing its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Tokyo, Japan CNN — When Kaneko Miyuki reported her sexual assault as a seven-year-old in Japan, she remembers the police laughing at her. “I was already confused and scared,” she…
Leila De Lima: Philippine court dismisses drug charge against fierce critic of ex-president’s ‘war on drugs’
Hong Kong CNN — A Philippine court has dismissed a drug charge against Leila De Lima, a former senator who has spent the past six years in detention and is…
India court acquits 69 Hindus of murder of 11 Muslims during 2002 riots
An Indian court on Thursday acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former minister from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), of the murder of 11 Muslims during communal riots in the…
Thabo Bester prison escape: Murder charge dropped against co-defendant in case of killer accused of faking his own death in South Africa
CNN — South African prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against Zolile Sekeleni, the father of the girlfriend of high-profile convicted murderer Thabo Bester, who is accused of escaping from…
Greek court acquits activists over 2021 protest against Beijing Olympics
A Greek court has acquitted three activists detained in October 2021 after unfurling banners at the Athens Acropolis opposing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, their lawyer and activists said on…