In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019, photo, Associated Press video journalist Vineeta Deepak sits for a photograph in New Delhi, India. The Associated Press on Wednesday named Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia News Director to lead coverage of a region stretching from the heights of the Himalayas to the tropics of the Indian Ocean. She will drive AP's multi-format reporting on the world's largest democracy as it exerts its influence abroad while grappling with rising nationalism and growing inequality at home. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BANGKOK – The Associated Press on Wednesday named Vineeta Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia news director to lead coverage of a region stretching from the heights of the Himalayas to the tropics of the Indian Ocean. From her base in the Indian capital, New Delhi, she will drive AP's multiformat reporting on the world's … [Read more...] about Vineeta Deepak to lead AP’s coverage of South Asia region
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Rose McGowan, Asia Argento, President Trump react to Harvey Weinstein charges
Sara M Moniuszko USA TODAY Published 4:15 p.m. UTC May 25, 2018 As Harvey Weinstein surrendered to New York authorities Friday to face criminal sex charges, some of his 80-plus accusers and other celebrities shared their thoughts on social media. Attorney Carrie Goldberg, who represents Lucia Evans, the woman whose 2004 allegation resulted in some of the charges against Weinstein, told the AP, “This is an emotional moment. We are relieved and grateful that justice is coming, but we also mourn the cases where it didn’t.” The Weinstein arrest was big enough news for President Trump to address it in a brief talk with reporters at the White House Friday morning. “I’m not familiar with the case,” said Trump, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women himself. “It’s really too bad.” Rose McGowan, one of Weinstein's earliest and most outspoken accusers, expressed satisfaction in … [Read more...] about Rose McGowan, Asia Argento, President Trump react to Harvey Weinstein charges
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Asia Argento, Rose McGowan and More React to His Arrest
Culture harvey weinstein Rose McGowan asia argento Fallen Hollywood filmmaker Harvey Weinstein surrendered to authorities in New York City on Friday, just seven months after The New York Times and The New Yorker exposed alleged decades of sexual assault, harassment, rape and other forms of sexual misconduct against dozens of women. Weinstein was immediately arrested on charges of rape, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and committing a criminal sexual act based on two incidents with two separate women in New York, according to the New York City Police Department. Weinstein was taken into custody with an expected $2 million bond. He is also slated to appear before a judge later on Friday. The charges came following a joint investigation between the NYPD and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Meanwhile, separate investigations on sex crimes Weinstein was accused of committing in London and Los Angeles are currently being conducted. Federal prosecutors in New York City are … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein Accusers Asia Argento, Rose McGowan and More React to His Arrest
NBC News suddenly all-in on Harvey Weinstein coverage after passing on chance to initially expose mogul
NBC News could have been the first outlet to expose Harvey Weinstein but allowed Ronan Farrow to take his reporting to The New Yorker instead. NBC News famously passed on Ronan Farrow’s reporting that helped expose disgraced Hollywood heavy hitter Harvey Weinstein. But on Friday the network was all-in when Weinstein was charged with rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct. NBC’s “Today” show reporter Craig Melvin was live from the scene when Weinstein surrendered to the New York City Police Department on Friday, and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” spent several segments on the story and aired the perp walk live. BREAKING: Harvey Weinstein turns himself into police; expected to face charges in connection with sexual misconduct [email protected] for live coverage now. pic.twitter.com/ARegA5c0mG— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 25, 2018 WATCH: Harvey Weinstein surrenders passport to Manhattan DA's office and posts $1,000,000 check … [Read more...] about NBC News suddenly all-in on Harvey Weinstein coverage after passing on chance to initially expose mogul
Asia Surprised Trump Canceled Summit
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — North Korea and its neighbors in the region reacted with caution to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision Thursday to cancel the U.S.- North Korea nuclear summit. North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan said in a statement released by the North’s central news agency (KCNA) that his country remains open to resolving problems with the United States “whenever and however,” and offered praise for President Trump’s diplomatic engagement efforts. “We had held in high regards President Trump’s efforts, unprecedented by any other president, to create a historic North Korea-U.S. summit,” said the vice foreign minister in a statement released Friday by KCNA.Tone and substance The conciliatory tone that came from Vice Foreign Minister Kim stands in sharp contrast to earlier criticisms, insults and threats made by another North Korean official that prompted Trump to cancel the June summit in Singapore … [Read more...] about Asia Surprised Trump Canceled Summit