TIRANA, Albania — Albanian prosecutors said Saturday they ordered the arrest of the mayor of a seaside tourist town in the country’s south on corruption charges. The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime, which handles cases involving senior officials, ordered the arrest of Jorgo Goro, the mayor of Himare. He was charged with abuse … Read more
NEW DELHI — The woman in the Instagram video appeared shaken. Her face was swollen and bruised. Sitting beside her husband, she began recounting her ordeal. “Something happened to us that we wouldn’t wish on anyone,” she said in Spanish, with captions in English. “Seven men raped me, and they have beaten us and robbed … Read more
NEW DELHI — Police in eastern India say they have arrested three men and are pursuing four others for allegedly gang-raping a Brazilian tourist in a case that has drawn cries of fury and shame from those in Indian society who say sexual violence against women remains a stubbornly endemic problem. The attack on the … Read more
Police in eastern India have arrested three men for the alleged gang rape of a foreign tourist and assault of her husband, as they hunt for four more suspects in a case that highlights the country’s decades-long struggle to curb sexual violence against women. The couple, who had been traveling by motorcycle from the state … Read more
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our interview show, where we sit down with a guest, think about their work, and unpack the rest. This week, we talked to David … Read more
The Big Picture The Tourist Season 2 continues its captivating storytelling in Ireland, filled with dark twists and unpredictable writing. Jamie Dornan shines as the leading man, showcasing versatile acting and dynamic emotions alongside co-star Danielle Macdonald. The series maintains its unique tone, blending genres like horror and comedy with influences from filmmakers like the … Read more
Booming numbers of foreign visitors to Japan are driving up prices at restaurants near tourist spots, as a weaker yen makes the country a bargain destination and local wages struggle to keep up with a broader rise in costs. Emblematic of this is the ¥6,980 ($46.52) sashimi-topped rice bowl at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, a new retail … Read more
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The boarding of a Taiwanese tourist boat by China’s coast guard triggered panic among Taiwanese people, a Taiwan minister said on Tuesday, as tensions rise across the sensitive Taiwan Strait. China announced on Sunday that its coast guard would begin regular patrols and set up law enforcement activity around the Taiwan-controlled islands … Read more
The Big Picture The streaming series Reacher and The Tourist represent the evolving portrayal of the stoic, tough protagonist in crime thrillers. Reacher sticks to the traditional model of masculinity, while The Tourist introduces a more complex and vulnerable male lead. Both series add freshness to the genre, but The Tourist offers a new kind … Read more
The Big Picture The Tourist is an amnesia thriller that features a surprisingly tender romance between the leading character, Elliot, and Constable Helen Chambers. Elliot’s relationship with Helen helps him uncover his past and inspires him to change for the better, contrasting with his fractured relationship with Luci. The friendship-turned-romance between Helen and Elliot develops … Read more