April, 2023
Meta encryption ‘blindfolds’ authorities to child abuse, crime agencies claim
April 19, 2023 · By Jim Pickard in London and Hannah Murphy in San Francisco for www.ft.com
Meta encryption ‘blindfolds’ authorities to child abuse, crime agencies claim The FBI, Interpol and the UK’s National Crime Agency have accused Meta of making a “purposeful” decision to increase end-to-end encryption in a way that in effect “blindfolds” them to child sex abuse. The Virtual Global Taskforce, made up of 15 law enforcement agencies, issued […]
Read More...‘Marry your rapist’ laws in 20 countries still allow perpetrators to escape justice
April 19, 2023 · By Sarah Johnson for www.theguardian.com
‘Marry your rapist’ laws in 20 countries still allow perpetrators to escape justice Twenty countries still allow rapists to marry their victims to escape criminal prosecution, according to the UN’s annual state of world population report. Russia, Thailand and Venezuela are among the countries that allow men to have rape convictions overturned if they marry […]
Read More...Morocco: Outrage after 11-year-old girl’s rapists sentenced to just two years in prison
April 19, 2023 · By Aurélie Collas(Casablanca, correspondance) for www.lemonde.fr
Morocco: Outrage after 11-year-old girl’s rapists sentenced to just two years in prison Two years in prison for repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl, who became a mother at 12 as a result of the sexual assaults she suffered for months. How can one accept such a lenient prison sentence? In Morocco, the March 20 conviction […]
Read More...Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine
April 19, 2023 · By James Gallagher Health and science correspondent for www.bbc.com
Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a “world-changer” by the scientists who developed it. The vaccine – called R21 – appears to be hugely effective, in stark contrast to previous ventures in the same field. Ghana’s drug regulators […]
Read More...Childhood aggression rooted in malnutrition and peer groups
April 15, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Childhood aggression rooted in malnutrition and peer groups 15 April 2023 Fr. Shay Cullen The six-year old boy in Virginia, USA went to school as millions do every day but he was different. He had a tendency of violent behavior. He bullied other children, picked fights, kicked others and was unruly in the classroom. This […]
Read More...Police net man wanted for child abuse, drugs in Batangas City
April 14, 2023 · By DANNY ESTACIO for mb.com.ph
Police net man wanted for child abuse, drugs in Batangas City BATANGAS CITY – Police arrested in this city a 52-year-old man wanted for frustrated murder, child abuse, and illegal drugs on Tuesday afternoon, April 11. Batangas police director Police Col. Pedro Soliba identified the suspect as Calixto Morante. Morante was apprehended by the Batangas […]
Read More...Johnny Kitagawa: Ex-pop star Kauan Okamoto details sexual abuse by famed producer
April 14, 2023 · By Nicholas Yong, BBC News, Singapore for www.bbc.com
Johnny Kitagawa: Ex-pop star Kauan Okamoto details sexual abuse by famed producer Another former J-pop star has said he was the victim of sexual abuse by Johnny Kitagawa, a revered Japanese music producer who died in 2019. Kauan Okamoto said he was abused up to 20 times from 2012-2016, beginning when he was 15 and […]
Read More...Mining on historic Philippine island sparks uproar
April 14, 2023 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Mining on historic Philippine island sparks uproar A Filipino bishop has called on the government to take action against mining activities by four companies on the historical island of Homonhon which allegedly have negative impacts on communities and the natural environment. “At present, there are four active mining companies operating on the island. Their immediate […]
Read More...Body of missing Ati chieftain found, speedboat skipper arrested
April 12, 2023 · By JUN AGUIRRE for www.rappler.com
Body of missing Ati chieftain found, speedboat skipper arrested According to the survivor, Ricky Valencia, the speedboat skipper did not even attempt to rescue him and his father-in-law, Ati chieftain Ernesto Coching, after their vessels collided BORACAY, Philippines – A joint team on Saturday, April 8, found the body of the Ati chieftain who had gone […]
Read More...Sex is a ‘beautiful thing,’ Pope Francis says in documentary
April 12, 2023 · By REUTERS for www.rappler.com
Sex is a ‘beautiful thing,’ Pope Francis says in documentary Pope Francis is quizzed on a variety of topics including LGBTQI+ rights, abortion, the porn industry, sex, faith and sex abuse, among others VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has praised the virtues of sex in a documentary released on Wednesday, April 5, describing it as […]
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