Tag: Social affairs
South African official pledges to fund university students
JOHANNESBURG — In an effort to quell violent protests at universities, South Africa's education minister has vowed to make more money available to enable...
Prosecutor defends failed effort to convict Iowa journalist
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa prosecutor defended his unsuccessful pursuit of charges against a journalist who was arrested while covering a protest, saying...
Turkey detains 13 for ‘insulting’ Erdogan on Women’s Day
<p>ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police have detained 13 people who participated in a Women’s Day march for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, officials...
Colorado bill would allow civil action on past sexual abuse
<p>DENVER — Randy Kady says he was in first grade when his teacher began molesting him during class. </p>
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Layoffs, upheaval at Zacharias ministry roiled by scandal
The global Christian ministry founded by the late Ravi Zacharias said Wednesday it will suspend fundraising, lay off 60% of its staff and overhaul...
Third party joins Plano police to investigate racist claims
<p>DALLAS — A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13-year-old boy during a sleepover...
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Tampa Bay Rays players
TAMPA, Fla. — A sports gambler faces up to five years in federal prison for threatening social media messages sent to players with the...
The claims against Cuomo: A look at the women’s allegations
<p>NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward six women, including several former...
Third party joins Plano police to investigate racist claims
DALLAS — A third party will be hired to investigate allegations of racist bullying and abuse against a Black 13-year-old boy during a sleepover...
Mexico stops 2 buses with 210 Central American migrants
<p>MEXICO CITY — Police in southern Mexico said Wednesday they stopped two passenger buses loaded with a total of 210 Central American migrants, a...