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WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 02 09:51 AM

WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said the women's tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai. Read more »

EU asks China to show proof of tennis star's wellbeing

Reuters
Posted at Dec 01 12:02 AM

BRUSSELS - The European Union called on Beijing on Tuesday to show proof of the wellbeing of tennis star Peng Shuai, adding its voice to international concern about her fate since she alleged sexual assault by a former top Chinese official. Read more »

THROWBACK: Nakursunadahan | Kuha Mo!

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 06:25 PM

Isang binatilyo ang nasawi matapos makursunadahan sa Caloocan City. Read more »

EU calls for 'verifiable proof' from China on Peng Shuai

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 24 07:46 PM

The EU is calling on China to provide "verifiable proof" of the whereabouts and welfare of tennis champion Peng Shuai, who has accused a powerful politician of sexual assault. Read more »

In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control

Gabriel Crossley and Yew Lun Tian, Reuters
Posted at Nov 23 07:34 PM

Tennis star Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegation and its aftermath have brought the realities of China's censorship and secrecy around its leadership to global attention just as Beijing prepares to host the Olympics. Read more »

Tennis: Peng Shuai tells Olympic official she is safe

Reuters
Posted at Nov 22 10:25 AM

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai had a video call on Sunday with the president of the IOC and told him she was safe and well. Read more »

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappears at public event

Laurie CHEN, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 05:24 PM

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai appeared at a Beijing tennis tournament Sunday, according to official event photos. Read more »

New video of China tennis star Peng Shuai surfaces

Sébastien RICCI, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 08:33 AM

Chinese state media posted videos purporting to show tennis star Peng Shuai, as international pressure mounts for information about her whereabouts. Read more »

UN wants proof of missing Chinese tennis star's well-being

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 07:48 PM

The United Nations said on Friday it wants proof of the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Read more »

Japanese man fatally punched 1-month-old daughter

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 18 10:08 AM

A man was arrested for allegedly punching his 1-month-old daughter in a fatal assault in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima last year. Read more »

'Concerns raised' for Peng Shuai after media letter

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 18 09:50 AM

The chairman of the WTA, which governs women's tennis, expressed his growing concerns Wednesday for Chinese star Peng Shuai. Read more »

Tennis: Osaka concerned over Peng's whereabouts

Reuters
Posted at Nov 17 10:36 AM

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka said she was concerned over the wherabouts of fellow tennis player Peng Shuai. Read more »

China silent on Peng Shuai despite growing concern

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 06:32 PM

China kept silent Monday over growing concern for tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since accusing a politician of sexual assault. Read more »

WTA calls on China to investigate Peng allegations

Reuters
Posted at Nov 15 10:33 AM

The WTA Tour called on the Chinese government to investigate allegations of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a former Chinese vice premier. Read more »

China's Peng says ex-vice premier forced her into sex

Reuters
Posted at Nov 04 04:56 PM

Former world No.1 tennis doubles player Peng Shuai has publicly accused a former Chinese vice premier of forcing her into sex several years ago. Read more »

Prince Andrew served sexual assault lawsuit in US

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
Posted at Sep 21 04:56 PM

Britain's Prince Andrew has been served with a sexual assault lawsuit in the United States by lawyers. Read more »

Iceland football federation resigns en masse over sex assault scandal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 05:23 PM

The entire board of Iceland's football federation has resigned after a woman accused it of covering up claims of alleged sexual assault. Read more »

S. Korean sailor found dead after alleged sexual abuse

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 13 03:39 PM

A female South Korean navy chief petty officer was found dead at her base, with local media reporting she had been sexually assaulted by a superior. Read more »

Sex crime scandals in China revive stifled #MeToo discussion

Brenda Goh and Sophie Yu, Reuters
Posted at Aug 10 07:45 PM

"Who will protect working women from the ugly alcohol drinking culture?" Read more »

Woman files sexual assault complaint vs NY governor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 01:25 PM

A woman who says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo groped her breast has filed a criminal complaint against the politician. Read more »