Opera legend Placido Domingo defends himself against sexual harassment claims
Opera great Placido Domingo defended himself against multiple allegations of sexual harassment Tuesday, insisting that he believed all interactions and relationships throughout his long career "were always welcomed and consensual." In a report by AP, several accusers, one of whom was identified, accused Domingo of ...
The Air Force general nominated to be the nation's number two military officer strongly denied allegations of sexual misconduct Tuesday, telling a Senate committee that he was falsely accused and did nothing wrong. "Nothing happened, ever," Air Force Gen. John Hyten told the Senate Armed ...
South Korean consul general in Japan accused of sexual harassment, Seoul media report
A South Korean consul general in Japan is said to be under police investigation on suspicion of sexually harassing a female subordinate, according to South Korean newspaper reports published Monday. The career diplomat is aged between 50 and 59, according to the reports. South Korea's Anti-Corruption ...
Tough at the top: Girls believe female leaders suffer widespread harassment, survey shows
Girls worldwide hope to become leaders, but they expect to face sexism and harassment when they get there, a global child rights organization said in a report released Tuesday. More than 9 in 10 girls and young women said female bosses can expect unwanted physical ...
Japan bolsters fight against workplace harassment, but laws lack punitive measures
The Diet revised various pieces of legislation in an effort to bolster measures against workplace harassment, obligating companies to combat increasingly prevalent reports of bullying and abuse of power.
Alain Delon, set for Cannes honor, says that at least as an actor, he is 'irreproachable'
France's Alain Delon, set on Sunday to receive an honorary prize at Cannes that has sparked scrutiny of his views on women and same-sex couples, said in a newspaper interview that as an actor at least, he was beyond reproach. "People can say what they ...
U.S. men avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of #MeToo movement
Women's careers are being held back as men in the United States avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo movement, women's rights group LeanIn.org said on Friday. Nearly two thirds of male managers reported they would be uncomfortable taking part ...
Norah O'Donnell will become anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News" and Gayle King is getting two new morning show co-hosts as CBS News seeks to boost the programs' ratings and put a tumultuous, scandal-scarred period behind it. The changes announced Monday were ...
Herman Cain, facing resistance from his own political party, has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday. Four Republican U.S. senators in recent weeks voiced opposition to Trump's expected nomination of Cain, likely enough ...
Cases highlight female students' risk of sexual harassment by alumni when seeking jobs in Japan
A series of cases this year in which female students were sexually harassed when seeking help with job-hunting from employed male alumni suggest the issue is a growing problem, and have prompted concern among recruitment experts and police. Students looking for jobs in Japan commonly ...
Joe Biden in Twitter video: I'll be more mindful of respecting personal space'
Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement have made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space. In a cellphone video, Biden also teased an announcement of his ...
Joe Biden defends his behavior with women after politician accuses him of unwanted kiss
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday defended his interactions with women, saying he doesn't believe he's ever acted inappropriately. But a Nevada politician's assertion that Biden's kiss on the back of her head made her feel uncomfortable prompted some Democrats to question whether ...
