Accused ‘Russian agent’ Butina subjected to excessive strip searches in US jail – embassy

The Russian embassy in the US has accused American authorities of subjecting jailed Russian gun activist and ‘agent’ Maria Butina to cruel and inhumane treatment, including unwarranted strip searches. Butina was arrested and detained in Washington DC in July on espionage charges. The 29-year old is accused of acting as an agent of the Russian […]

Game developers push for unionization amid insecure positions, excessive OT

Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty) SAN FRANCISCO—Going into the Game Developers Conference this week, you could foresee some of the hot topics that would be consuming the world’s largest gathering of game makers: stuff like real-time raytraced graphics, fantastical blockchain-based business schemes, and how to design games for augmented reality. But another surprising issue […]

Ohio officers accused of excessive force after tasering men in domestic dispute call-out (VIDEO)

Two law-enforcement officers in Ohio are being accused of police brutality after footage emerged of them tasering suspects during a domestic dispute call. One of the victims suffered a collapsed lung as a result of the incident. The video, captured on a bodycam, shows two officers responding to a domestic dispute in Cincinnati. The call […]

Drinking: Excessive alcohol can cause skin problems for 28 days

Over 14 units of alcohol causes toxicity and immediate harm to a woman’s facial skin that is visible the next morning, says research. Dark circles and puffiness can appear around the eyes and dehydration on the forehead, chin and lips causes lines and wrinkles. Broken blood vessels on the cheeks and nose also cause redness […]

Gunpowder viewers horrified by excessive gore and nudity: ‘Worse than Game of Thrones'

** WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND CLIPS ** The BBC historical drama follows the infamous Guy Fawkes plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605, telling a different side to the gruesome tale.  Kit Harington plays mastermind Robert Catesby, who initially recruited Thomas Wintour (played by Edward Holcroft) and Guy (Tom […]

Spanish police used excessive force in Catalonia during referendum – HRW

Human Rights Watch says Spanish national police used “excessive force towards peaceful Catalans expressing their political opinion.” The group shared accounts of witnesses, including a 70-year-old woman, who said they were dragged, pushed and beaten during rallies. “Spanish police engaged in excessive force when confronting demonstrators in Catalonia during a disputed referendum, using batons to […]

US destroyer challenges Beijing’s ‘excessive maritime claims’ in South China Sea – report

Published time: 10 Oct, 2017 22:10 The USS Chafee navy destroyer has sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea in a so-called “freedom of navigation” operation, which, according to military officials cited by Reuters, was conducted to challenge China’s “excessive claims.” The USS Chafee sailed past the Paracel Islands Tuesday, US […]