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Image copyrightJUSTINUS STANISLAUSImage captionThe workers have written a letter in support of the farmers, who employ them as flower pickers Nearly 200 migrant flower pickers employed at a farm raided last week have written to police demanding an apology for being made to feel like “victims”. Three men were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery andContinue reading “Cornwall migrant workers want police apology after raids”

Image copyrightTWITTERImage captionCeline Dookhran was found dead in an empty house in Kingston, south-west London An uncle has been convicted of kidnapping, raping and slitting the throat of his niece before putting her body in a deep freezer. Mujahid Arshid, 33, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering Celine Dookhran, 20, and theContinue reading “Freezer body murder: Uncle guilty of Celine Dookhran rape and killing”

Image copyrightCOURTESY: HINDUSTAN TIMESImage captionMr Sakya was a tenant of the boy’s parents Police in India’s capital, Delhi, have arrested a man for allegedly killing a seven-year-old boy whose body he hid in a suitcase for 37 days. Police found the body on Tuesday in Avidesh Sakya’s home after neighbours complained of foul smell. OfficialsContinue reading “India man held over body-in-suitcase murder”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe duo finished at 11th place in the short program North Korea’s figure skaters have made their debut at the Winter Olympics, showing off an “electric” routine that earned them a spot in the qualifying round. Ryom Tae-ok and Kim Ju-sik were greeted by cheers as they performed their routine, set toContinue reading “North Korea figure skaters delight crowds in Olympic debut”

Image captionThe ad first appeared in October 2016 Authorities in Indian capital Delhi say they have asked actor Pierce Brosnan to explain why he was in an ad for a local mouth freshener associated with an addictive form of chewing tobacco. He could be fined 5,000 rupees ($78; £56) or go to jail for twoContinue reading “Pierce Brosnan asked to ‘explain’ India advert”

Image captionLan Mercado took up her post as Oxfam’s Asia regional director for Asia in 2016 A senior figure in Oxfam says she is aware of sexual abuse claims involving its staff in Asia. Lan Mercado told the BBC the cases took place in the Philippines, Bangladesh and Nepal before she started as regional directorContinue reading “Oxfam executive ‘aware’ of Asia staff abuse claims”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Ex-USA gymnast Alexandra Raisman has posed naked with the words “women do not have to be modest to be respected” written on her. Other words she chose to put on her body were “fierce”, “trust yourself” and “survivor”. Aly was one of more than 100 victims who were sexually abused by USAContinue reading “Ex-gymnast and Nassar survivor poses naked with the word ‘survivor’”

Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionA Daca recipient brought to the US when she was 4-years-old speaks at a Los Angeles rally A second US judge has blocked the White House from ending a programme barring the deportation of immigrants brought illegally to the US as children. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) programme cannot end inContinue reading “Daca: Second judge blocks Trump move to end Dreamers scheme”

Image copyrightFACEBOOKImage captionAntonio González defended himself in a video, saying the relationship had been consensual The ex-president of a fourth division football club in Paraguay has been accused of sexually abusing players, which he denies. At least two players have come forward to say they were abused by Antonio González, who until recently ran RubioContinue reading “Paraguay players accuse football club’s ex-boss of abuse”

Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionJuan Alberto Fuentes was Guatemala’s finance minister before he became chairman of Oxfam International The chairman of the charity Oxfam International, Juan Alberto Fuentes, has been arrested in Guatemala. He was detained as part of an investigation into a corruption scandal dating back to his time as Guatemala’s finance minister. No charges haveContinue reading “Oxfam International chair held over Guatemala graft scandal”