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Cult

Activist McGowan publishes autobiography

Activist and former actress Rose McGowan has released her autobiography Brave accompanied by a five-part TV documentary series, Citizen Rose.

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.

World News

Pope Francis apologises to sexual abuse victims

Pope Francis apologises for comments he admits were unintentionally hurtful to many sexual abuse victims.

Peru

Pope Francis holds Mass ending his two-nation trip to Latin America

Visit marked by tough talk on corruption and backlash over sexual abuse

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Chile

Pope's defence of Chilean bishop draws stinging rebuke from Cardinal

Sean O'Malley of Boston says Pope Francis's insistence that the accusations of a sex abuse cover-up made against Chilean Bishop Juan Barros are "slander", causes "...great pain for survivors of sexual abuse..."

Chile

Pope in Chilean sexual abuse cover-up row

It wasn't all marriages on airplanes. The Pope has caused outrage on his visit to Chile by refusing to condemn Bishop Juan Barros, who stands accused of a cover-up.

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.

Chile

Pope Francis speaks of shame for clergy abuse of children in Chile

Francis holds a private meeting with victims

USA

Sexual abuse victims confront 'repulsive' predator Larry Nassar

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles on Monday said she was also sexually abused by Nassar.

Chile

Tens of thousands welcome Pope Francis to Chile

The trip is not without its challenges following sexual abuse scandal

USA

#Time's Up for the Golden Globes

Final preparations are underway for the Golden Globe awards, but this year is set to be overshadowed by the #Time's Up campaign against sexual abuse

World News

Top director Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct claims

The Oscar-winner faces allegations from four women, including rape

Australia

Call to end Catholic celibacy in Australia

Uncovering serious failings across institutions, an Australian inquiry into child abuse recommends the Catholic Church remove its requirement for celibacy

World News

New Hoffman sexual accusations

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

USA

Alabama Senate race too close to call

It's decision day for voters in Alabama as Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones contest for seat which could change balance of power in the Senate

World News

Today's Lauer says "I'm ashamed"

Today show host Matt Lauer apologized for what he called his "troubling flaws" in a statement read out on the popular NBC morning show.

USA

Uma Thurman hits out at Harvey Weinstein in Thanksgiving #MeToo messag

The actress posted a picture of herself as The Bride in Kill Bill and wrote: "I'm glad it's going slowly, you don't deserve a bullet"

Sport

Former US Olympics doctor admits abusing gymnasts

A former US Olympics team doctor has pleaded guilty to molesting seven girls whilst he worked at Michigan State University.

USA

Radio host on U.S Senator: 'He stuck his tongue in my mouth so fast'

A Los Angeles radio host has been talking about her sexual misconduct accusations against US Senator Al Franken

Myanmar

Widespread rape and people burnt alive in Myanmar, says NGO

Rohingya Muslims have been telling their horrifying accounts to Save the Children.