Virus, genitalia, prostitute: Car names with unfortunate meanings
Story highlights Indian automaker Tata Motors says it will rename its new “Zica” hatchback amid fears over the Zika virus Here are some more cars whose names manufacturers also might…
In letter from prison, Narges Mohammadi outlines her fight for women
CNN — With the help of intermediaries, Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi was able to send a letter to CNN from inside Tehran’s Evin Prison. Mohammadi and her family…
Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian rights activist speaks out against sexual violence against women
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. CNN — Sixteen-year-old…
Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations
CNN — Russell Brand has made his first public comments since being accused of rape and sexual assault, thanking followers for “questioning the information they have been presented with” while…
Report calls for action on sexual violence in Russia’s war on Ukraine
CNN — The world must learn from the mistakes made after the war in Bosnia to avoid putting Ukrainian victims of rape and conflict-related sexual violence through decades of trauma,…
Isa Balado: Man arrested after allegedly touching Spanish journalist’s bottom live on air
CNN — Police in Spain arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault after he appeared to touch a TV journalist on the bottom as she was reporting live from…
Russia accused by Ukraine of thousands of crimes against children, including murder, torture and sexual violence
CNN — Ukraine has opened more than 3,000 criminal cases over Russia’s alleged crimes against children in the country, including dozens of torture cases, Ukrainian prosecutors said Thursday. The allegations…
Japan’s military plagued by culture of harassment and fear, report finds
Tokyo CNN — A new report into Japan’s military has found what it says is an entrenched culture of harassment and fear, with authorities promising reform and “drastic measures.” The…
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organizer accused of sexual harassment
CNN — The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year’s Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment.…
Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer released from house arrest in Romania
CNN — Controversial internet influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been released from house arrest in Romania ahead of their trial on charges of human trafficking and rape,…