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12:25pm, 8th May, 2019

Ex-member of alleged New York sex cult felt 'shame' after forced encounter

A former member of an alleged New York sex cult testified on Wednesday that the secretive group's leader forced her into an unwanted sexual encounter and took nude photos of her after he announced that he was her "grand master."

Japanese passes law to compensate forced sterilization victims

11:08pm, 23rd April, 2019

World

Japanese passes law to compensate forced sterilization victims

Japan on Wednesday passed a law compensating tens of thousands of people sterilized, often without their consent, under a government program to prevent the birth of "inferior descendants" that remained in effect until 1996.

Rain stops play: UK parliament forced to close after water leak

5:54pm, 4th April, 2019

UK

Rain stops play: UK parliament forced to close after water leak

Britain's parliament was forced to close early on Thursday after a leak in the 19th century Gothic palace caused water to rain down into the debating chamber.

Labour forced into backing second Brexit vote by May's actions - finance spokesman

6:05am, 3rd March, 2019

UK

Labour forced into backing second Brexit vote by May's actions - finance spokesman

Britain's opposition Labour Party does not want a second Brexit referendum but has been forced into supporting one by Prime Minister Theresa May running down the clock on negotiations, Labour's finance spokesman John McDonnell said on Sunda...

Pressure over Iran nuclear deal forced Zarif to resign: ally

6:24am, 26th February, 2019

World

Pressure over Iran nuclear deal forced Zarif to resign: ally

Pressure from hardliners over Iran's nuclear deal with world powers forced Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to resign, an ally said on Tuesday.

Trump aide Ricardel forced out after showdown with first lady

5:37am, 15th November, 2018

Politics

Trump aide Ricardel forced out after showdown with first lady

Mira Ricardel, the White House deputy national security adviser, was forced out of her job on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, said Ricardel did not deserve the honor of working for her husband.

South Korea pushes back at Japan in forced labor row

10:29pm, 6th November, 2018

World

South Korea pushes back at Japan in forced labor row

Japan should avoid aggravating historical tensions in a diplomatic row over South Koreans forced to work for Japanese firms during World War Two, South Korea's foreign ministry has warned.

California 'fire tornado' forced residents to flee in chaos

9:37am, 1st August, 2018

US

California 'fire tornado' forced residents to flee in chaos

The "fire tornado" that ripped through Northern California last week forced residents to flee their homes chaotically, many with their pets and little else, people sheltering in Red Cross evacuation centers said.

China rejects U.S. charge of 'forced technology transfer' at WTO

7:00am, 28th May, 2018

Business

China rejects U.S. charge of 'forced technology transfer' at WTO

GENEVA (Reuters) - China told the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement body on Monday that U.S. accusations that Beijing forced companies to hand over technology as a cost of doing business in China were groundless.