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September 18, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Gang-rape as power: Africa experts seek ways to end sex crimes

By Katy Migiro NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – One in four South African men have committed a rape, most of them during their teenage years when young men use gang rape as a way of demonstrating their power when they feel slighted, said a researcher on sexual violence. “A boyfriend organises to have sex with his girlfriend and then he tricks her into a situation where his other friends come

Daltrey illness forces The Who to postpone North American tour
September 18, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Daltrey illness forces The Who to postpone North American tour

British rock band The Who on Friday postponed all remaining dates of its 50th anniversary North American tour after lead singer Roger Daltrey was diagnosed with viral meningitis. The Who had last week postponed four dates after Daltrey, 71, fell ill with a mystery virus. “Initially it was hoped that the rest of the tour might proceed, but after extensive tests the seriousness of his condition became apparent when doctors

Roche shows its intent with Switzerland's tallest skyscraper
September 18, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Roche shows its intent with Switzerland's tallest skyscraper

By John Miller BASEL (Reuters) – Visible from neighboring France and Germany, a new 41-storey skyscraper that drugs company Roche opened near the river Rhine on Friday reaches 178 meters into the sky, easily the tallest building in Switzerland. It also sends a lofty message to cross-town rival Novartis and other drugmakers that Roche, the world’s biggest cancer drug company, is determined to retain its leadership of the $100 billion-a-year