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United Kingdom

UK parliament harassment punishments

British MPs could be expelled over sexual harassment in new proposals after a survey found one in five parliamentary workers had experienced or witnessed such behaviour in the past year

08/02/2018

World News

Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair after sexual misconduct allegations

Casino mogul Steve Wynn, one of President Trump's key allies, says the claims against him are "preposterous"

27/01/2018

Sport

Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar gets 40 to 175 years for sex abuse

"I just signed your death warrant," said Judge Rosemarie Aquilina during the sentencing.

24/01/2018

USA

Americans on the march as Trump marks first anniversary in office

Pro and anti-Trump demonstrators are making their voices heard

20/01/2018

World News

UN urged to take criminal action against widespread sexual abuse

The author of a report into sexual abuse within the United Nations says there is a culture of impunity

19/01/2018

World News

Sexual harassment rife at United Nations offices

A report in The Guardian newspaper says sexual harassment and assault is common at United Nations offices around the world with accusers rarely punished.

19/01/2018

USA

'Little girls don't stay little forever': Sexual abuse victims speak o

The victims of sexual abuse have delivered powerful statements about the "mental and physical pain" Larry Nassar inflicted on them.

17/01/2018

Cinema

#MeToo allegations against actors Franco and Douglas

Two more actors have come out to deny allegations of sexual misconduct.

11/01/2018

USA

Hollywood calls time on workplace harassment

More than 300 actresses, writers and directors have launched a campaign to fight sexual harrassment in the film industry and other sectors.

02/01/2018

USA

US Senate releases incomplete workplace harassment data

It lists just one claim for $14,260 for "sex discrimination and reprisal" but doesn't include a $220,000 payment for sexual harassment that was recently made public.

22/12/2017

Cinema

'All the Money in the World' launches - without Spacey

Christopher Plummer, 88, had to reshoot Kevin Spacey's scenes in just nine days. He discussed the challenge at the film's premiere in Beverly Hills.

20/12/2017

World News

New Hoffman sexual accusations

Three more women have alleged sexual misconduct by the Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman

15/12/2017

USA

Harvey Weinstein was my 'monster', says actress

Actress Salma Hayek claims Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein made a number of sexual advances to her and once said he could have her killed.

14/12/2017

USA

Donald Trump in "sexist" row over sexual misconduct allegations

Calls grow for Trump to quit after posting "sexist smear" on social media against critical senator

13/12/2017