The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is ending its partnership with the Girl Scouts, The Kansas City Star reports. According to a statement, the archdiocese has decided that the Girl Scouts is "no longer a compatible partner in helping us form young women with the virtues and values of the Gospel." The decision means that churches in the archdiocese eventually will need to stop hosting Girl Scout troops in favor of promoting American Heritage Girl troops, which is a Christian-based scouting…
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Biker jailed for Exeter gravestone sex attack on girl
A biker has been jailed for forcing a girl to take part in a humiliating sexual act on a gravestone.Roger Gaywood pushed the girl face down onto the tomb in St David's Church yard in Exeter after getting her high on cannabis.He had been in an on-off relationship with the girl, who he has previously sexually assaulted in another Exeter graveyard at the Catacombs off Bartholomew Street.Gaywood, now aged 52, was ten years older than the girl and took advantage of her vulnerability and heavy use of...
Reported by Western Morning News 6 hours ago.
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Thai family mourns girl killed in video streamed on Facebook
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) " The funeral has been held in Thailand for an 11-month-old girl who was killed by her father in a video broadcast live on Facebook. Her father then hanged himself.Mourners buried the girl along with some of...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 6 hours ago.
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Private tutor who was on TV show sexually assaulted 12-year-old...
A private tutor who once appeared on the TV show Child Genius allegedly groped a 12-year-old girl in a sports centre car park after offering her a lift home. Yuen Lai had previously helped the girl and was taking her home from a meeting at a cafe in Seaton with a current student, a court heard. The 54-year-old former Hong Kong policeman is alleged to have told the girl she was beautiful and kissed her on the mouth and breast before she pushed him away. Lai, who uses the first name...
Reported by Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette 5 hours ago.
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Watch miraculous escape for toddler as she is run over by TWO cars
The girl was trying to run away from her grandmother when the incident happened.
Reported by Daily Record 1 hour ago.
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Belper crash: fund-raising page launched to support family after...
A fund-raising page has been launched to support the family of a six-year-old girl and her father who both died in a crash in Belper on Sunday.The youngster and her 28-year-old father were pronounced dead at the scene following the collision, which happened in the early hours of Sunday in Kilbourne Road.The girl's 22-year-old mother - partner of the other victim - was also seriously injured and remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. Derbyshire police confirmed the woman had been...
Reported by Derby Telegraph 1 day ago.
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Madeleine McCann questioning shocked suspect
The man was quizzed over a UK police theory that the girl was taken in a burglary that went wrong.
Reported by BBC News 1 day ago.
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Toddler slapped in face in Waitrose car park by stranger
BBC Local News: Northamptonshire -- The girl was with her mother in a Waitrose car park when she was hit on the face.
Reported by BBC Local News 22 hours ago.
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Former soldier denies raping Plymouth girl in the street
A man has gone on trial accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl in the street more than 30 years ago.Former soldier Gerald Peart, aged 53, allegedly abused the girl near garages and in a back lane near to a city pub.Peart, then aged 16 to 18 and a "Teddy Boy", befriended the youngster before having sex with her, a jury was told.But the defendant, formerly in the Royal Artillery, told Plymouth Crown Court that the complainant has identified the wrong man.Peart, of Bedford...
Reported by Plymouth Herald 18 hours ago.
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Fresh plea to trace mother in Wakefield baby bones case
BBC Local News: Leeds and West Yorkshire -- Police have a DNA profile for the mother of the girl whose bones were found at a Wakefield nature reserve.
Reported by BBC Local News 19 hours ago.
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Australian girl, four, saves injured mother by calling emergency service
The girl called Australian emergency services to rescue her mother, trapped after an accident.
Reported by BBC News 19 hours ago.
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Life coach denies groping girl, 12, at Devon beauty spot
A life coach has denied groping a 12-year-old girl after taking her to a Devon beauty spot to deliver a motivational speech. Terence Lai told a jury he had given her a goodbye kiss because he was about to leave for a holiday in Hong Kong but denied lifting her shirt and touching her breasts. Lai, aged 54, is a life coach who had met the girl through his work as a private tutor in maths, English and science. He said he took her to playing fields near Colyton Sports Centre last July to show...
Reported by Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette 17 hours ago.
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Former soldier denies raping girl in a Devon street
A Devon man has gone on trial accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl in the street more than 30 years ago. Former soldier Gerald Peart, aged 53, allegedly abused the girl near garages and in a back lane near to a city pub. Peart, then aged 16 to 18 and a "Teddy Boy", befriended the youngster before having sex with her, a jury was told. But the defendant, formerly in the Royal Artillery, told Plymouth Crown Court that the complainant has identified the wrong man, the...
Reported by Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette 17 hours ago.
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Girl scout confronts far-right protester in striking photo from Czech neo-Nazi rally
Picture is a viral hit with many applauding the girl's composure
Reported by Independent 13 hours ago.
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Sonu Sood Talks About His Second Production – The P. V. Sindhu Biopic
Actor-turned-producer Sonu Sood, who is gearing up for his second production – a biopic on badminton player P.V.Sindhu – says that it is very challenging to produce a biopic of a 22 year old.“Sometimes in a story there is a climax, a pre-climax and a story behind it. So sometimes you just focus on a climax and then build a story. But for me, its not the climax but the story, the journey which inspired me to make this film. And we are taking notes of people who all thought that biopics on a 21 or 22-year-old is not the right time.
“I think its more challenging for us to prove them wrong, that the film will be something that will inspire people,” said Sonu, who was present at the unveiling of the ‘Health and Nutrition' magazine on Wednesday. The magazine cover shows Sonu flaunting his abs.
Producing P.V. Sindhu biopic challenging: Sonu Sood
About the film, Sonu said: “Badminton is just the canvas of the film but the story is about the girl from a small town and how did she achieve her goals.”
He said that the story would be very inspirational and people will definitely connect with it.
The actor, who is ...read more Reported by Filmy Friday 10 hours ago.
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Belper crash victims named as father and daughter James and Ruby...
An inquest is due to open in Derby for a father and daughter who died in a road accident in Belper.Derby and Derbyshire Coroner's office confirmed that the inquest into the deaths of James and Ruby Watson is scheduled to begin at 11.30am tomorrow.Ruby, six, and James, 28, were pronounced dead at the scene following the collision, which happened in the early hours of Sunday in Kilbourne Road, Belper.The girl's 22-year-old mother – and partner of James - was also seriously injured and...
Reported by Derby Telegraph 10 hours ago.
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5 Reasons why you should follow 'Girl In The City' starring Mithila Palkar
Girl In The City is a web series starring Mithila Palkar, who plays the titular role of Meera. The show is about an girl from a humble family who, like millions of others, has come to Mumbai from Dehradun, to fulfil her dreams. A combination of love, friendship, ambition, it has gained a lot of hearts with the first season and has come up with an even more interesting Season 2. Here are 5 reasons why you should follow this web series:
*Relatable plot:* As mentioned earlier, the story is about an ordinary girl who comes to Mumbai to fulfil her passion. It is a realistic story with a brilliant cast. The characters and scenarios are very relatable. She messes up but then gets up again to fight the battle.
*Cool soundtracks:* Apart from mindblowing visuals, the music and tunes of the series are also too cool. 'Tham Jaa Zindagi' and the second season track 'lokaditiyan' are mesmerising.
*Brilliant dialogues:* The writers have come up with catchy lines which are, trendy and attract the youth. For example, "Dehradun ki dosti leads to Mumbai ki masti", "city madness ke beech me bhi sweetness", "passion for fashion" and many more.
*Unconventional plot:* While the guy in the story, Rajat Barmecha, who made his bollywood debut with Udaan, is fond of cooking and housework, the girl, Mithila Palkar is out achieving her dreams. The girl is independent and has left her parents' house to make them proud of her.
*Twists and turns:* The worst part about any show is when it gets monotonous but Girl In The City is different as it never has a dull moment.The story is full of twists and turns, not just in her work life but also the love lives of the leading characters. You cannot help but watch the next episode after watching the first one.
This is what a web series should be, worth your time. A perfect package of love, friendship, fun and drama, it's sure to bring a smile on your face. The latest episode came out on April 28th, on Bindass' Facebook page and is also available on YouTube. How about binge-watching the entire series?
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*Relatable plot:* As mentioned earlier, the story is about an ordinary girl who comes to Mumbai to fulfil her passion. It is a realistic story with a brilliant cast. The characters and scenarios are very relatable. She messes up but then gets up again to fight the battle.
*Cool soundtracks:* Apart from mindblowing visuals, the music and tunes of the series are also too cool. 'Tham Jaa Zindagi' and the second season track 'lokaditiyan' are mesmerising.
*Brilliant dialogues:* The writers have come up with catchy lines which are, trendy and attract the youth. For example, "Dehradun ki dosti leads to Mumbai ki masti", "city madness ke beech me bhi sweetness", "passion for fashion" and many more.
*Unconventional plot:* While the guy in the story, Rajat Barmecha, who made his bollywood debut with Udaan, is fond of cooking and housework, the girl, Mithila Palkar is out achieving her dreams. The girl is independent and has left her parents' house to make them proud of her.
*Twists and turns:* The worst part about any show is when it gets monotonous but Girl In The City is different as it never has a dull moment.The story is full of twists and turns, not just in her work life but also the love lives of the leading characters. You cannot help but watch the next episode after watching the first one.
This is what a web series should be, worth your time. A perfect package of love, friendship, fun and drama, it's sure to bring a smile on your face. The latest episode came out on April 28th, on Bindass' Facebook page and is also available on YouTube. How about binge-watching the entire series?
*(All images via YouTube Screengrab)*
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Ankit Tiwari rape case to be REOPENED, complainant claims she was 'pressurised' to withdraw it
It was only a few days ago that the Mumbai Sessions Court acquitted music composer and playback singer Ankit Tiwari on all charges of rape, but the case won't be closed for very long. The victim plans to reopen the case by appealing to a higher court.
Ankit was acquitted a few days ago as the “complainant turned hostile and the prosecution failed to gather enough evidence against him", as per a report in Times of India. However, the victim then produced a copy of the letter Ankit and his brother Ankur Tiwari signed, saying that they would not say anything negative about the complainant in public and would not malign her name.
However, it was Ankit's interview with a leading daily where he called the accusations false and talked about the "trauma" he went through that made the complainant reconsider closing the case.
Talking about reopening the case, the victim told TOI, "I decided to withdraw the case after fighting for almost a year, as Ankit and his family pleaded saying that it was affecting his career. My family and husband (she got married in 2015) were pressured by them and their lawyer. I agreed and in return, asked them to apologise to my parents, who were insulted by them. I also got it in writing that they would never give a statement — direct or indirect — against me or on the case once they were acquitted, failing which I would be free to initiate any legal action I deem fit. I will now file a re-petition before the High Court in a week to reopen the case. I have enough proof to establish my case.”
The victim allegedly supported Ankit as a struggling artist and then was raped by him in 2013, following which he continued their relationship and kept raping her with false promises of marriage. When that didn't pan out and the girl received no support from Ankit or his family, she filed a rape case with the Versova police in 2014 and alleged that Ankit's brother, Ankur, sent her death threats.
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Ankit was acquitted a few days ago as the “complainant turned hostile and the prosecution failed to gather enough evidence against him", as per a report in Times of India. However, the victim then produced a copy of the letter Ankit and his brother Ankur Tiwari signed, saying that they would not say anything negative about the complainant in public and would not malign her name.
However, it was Ankit's interview with a leading daily where he called the accusations false and talked about the "trauma" he went through that made the complainant reconsider closing the case.
Talking about reopening the case, the victim told TOI, "I decided to withdraw the case after fighting for almost a year, as Ankit and his family pleaded saying that it was affecting his career. My family and husband (she got married in 2015) were pressured by them and their lawyer. I agreed and in return, asked them to apologise to my parents, who were insulted by them. I also got it in writing that they would never give a statement — direct or indirect — against me or on the case once they were acquitted, failing which I would be free to initiate any legal action I deem fit. I will now file a re-petition before the High Court in a week to reopen the case. I have enough proof to establish my case.”
The victim allegedly supported Ankit as a struggling artist and then was raped by him in 2013, following which he continued their relationship and kept raping her with false promises of marriage. When that didn't pan out and the girl received no support from Ankit or his family, she filed a rape case with the Versova police in 2014 and alleged that Ankit's brother, Ankur, sent her death threats.
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Rochdale mother left bite marks on daughter's leg
Jessica Price, 24, of Rochdale, bit her four-year-old daughter on the leg twice but then blamed the resulting bruises on her two-year-old son when challenged by the girl's father.
Reported by MailOnline 8 hours ago.
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At UNHRC, India says it's secular state with no state religion
India today said it is a secular state with no state religion and safeguarding the rights of minorities forms an essential core of its polity, as it came under criticism from Pakistan over treatment of minorities.
Speaking at the 27th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group at the UNHCR here, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that the Indian Constitution enshrines various provisions for the protection of the rights and interest of the minorities.
Rohatgi, who led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council, said India makes no distinction between caste, creed, colour or religion of a citizen.
"India is a secular state with no state religion," he said, adding that the Indian constitution guarantees freedom of religion to every individual.
He said the right to free speech and expression occupies its rightful place in the core of the Indian Constitution.
"As the world's largest multi-layered democracy, we fully recognise the importance of free speech and expression. Our people are conscious of their political freedoms and exercise their choices at every opportunity," Rohatgi told the member states.
The Pakistan delegation raked up the Kashmir issue and demanded a ban on the use of pellet guns by Indian security forces. It also asked India to allow a UNHRC fact-finding team to visit Kashmir and review the situation.
It also raised the issue of "mob violence" against the minorities Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Dalits in India. "We believe in peace, non-violence and upholding human dignity. As such, the concept of torture is completely alien to our culture and it has no place in the governance of the nation," the Indian delegate said.
On the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Rohatgi said the Act is applied only to disturbed areas and these areas are very few and in proximity to some international borders. "Whether this Act should be repealed or not is a matter of on-going vibrant political debate in my country," he said.
On transgenders, he said India has been at the forefront of recognising their equal rights. The Supreme Court gave a landmark judgement in 2014 directing the government to declare trans-genders a "third gender" and included them as an "Other Backward Class" entitled to affirmative action benefits.
The apex court also reinforced that trans-genders should have all rights under law, including marriage, adoption, divorce, succession and inheritance, Rohatgi added.
He said India has made significant progress in addressing the special needs of persons with disabilities through its Accessible India Campaign, and by overhauling its legislative framework on the rights of persons with disabilities and the rights of persons with mental health issues.
On global warming, he said India remains alert to the problem and as part of the thrust towards fulfilling its peoples right to a clean environment, it has launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan-Clean India Campaign nationwide.
Rohatgi said India seeks to ensure inclusive development and the protection of rights of vulnerable groups and it has enacted a range of laws to address sexual assault and other gender based crimes. "We have overhauled the legal framework for dealing with child sexual assault," he said, adding that India remains deeply committed towards reinforcing and accelerating the efforts towards combating human trafficking.
India has taken various steps to ensure a safe and dignified work environment for women and to facilitate their overall socio-economic empowerment, he said.
He said India attaches utmost priority to poverty eradication and achieving inclusive sustainable development. Major initiatives like Smart Cities, Make in India, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao--Celebrate the Girl Child and Enable her Education, Swachh Bharat--Clean India, Jan Dhan Yojana--Bank Accounts for All, Digital India, Skill India, Start up India etc. mirror the targets of the Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals for achieving the 2030 Agenda, he added. Reported by Deccan Herald 3 hours ago.
Speaking at the 27th session of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group at the UNHCR here, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that the Indian Constitution enshrines various provisions for the protection of the rights and interest of the minorities.
Rohatgi, who led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council, said India makes no distinction between caste, creed, colour or religion of a citizen.
"India is a secular state with no state religion," he said, adding that the Indian constitution guarantees freedom of religion to every individual.
He said the right to free speech and expression occupies its rightful place in the core of the Indian Constitution.
"As the world's largest multi-layered democracy, we fully recognise the importance of free speech and expression. Our people are conscious of their political freedoms and exercise their choices at every opportunity," Rohatgi told the member states.
The Pakistan delegation raked up the Kashmir issue and demanded a ban on the use of pellet guns by Indian security forces. It also asked India to allow a UNHRC fact-finding team to visit Kashmir and review the situation.
It also raised the issue of "mob violence" against the minorities Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Dalits in India. "We believe in peace, non-violence and upholding human dignity. As such, the concept of torture is completely alien to our culture and it has no place in the governance of the nation," the Indian delegate said.
On the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Rohatgi said the Act is applied only to disturbed areas and these areas are very few and in proximity to some international borders. "Whether this Act should be repealed or not is a matter of on-going vibrant political debate in my country," he said.
On transgenders, he said India has been at the forefront of recognising their equal rights. The Supreme Court gave a landmark judgement in 2014 directing the government to declare trans-genders a "third gender" and included them as an "Other Backward Class" entitled to affirmative action benefits.
The apex court also reinforced that trans-genders should have all rights under law, including marriage, adoption, divorce, succession and inheritance, Rohatgi added.
He said India has made significant progress in addressing the special needs of persons with disabilities through its Accessible India Campaign, and by overhauling its legislative framework on the rights of persons with disabilities and the rights of persons with mental health issues.
On global warming, he said India remains alert to the problem and as part of the thrust towards fulfilling its peoples right to a clean environment, it has launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan-Clean India Campaign nationwide.
Rohatgi said India seeks to ensure inclusive development and the protection of rights of vulnerable groups and it has enacted a range of laws to address sexual assault and other gender based crimes. "We have overhauled the legal framework for dealing with child sexual assault," he said, adding that India remains deeply committed towards reinforcing and accelerating the efforts towards combating human trafficking.
India has taken various steps to ensure a safe and dignified work environment for women and to facilitate their overall socio-economic empowerment, he said.
He said India attaches utmost priority to poverty eradication and achieving inclusive sustainable development. Major initiatives like Smart Cities, Make in India, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao--Celebrate the Girl Child and Enable her Education, Swachh Bharat--Clean India, Jan Dhan Yojana--Bank Accounts for All, Digital India, Skill India, Start up India etc. mirror the targets of the Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals for achieving the 2030 Agenda, he added. Reported by Deccan Herald 3 hours ago.
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