As some hail bill to counter military sexual assault, others decry ‘missed opportunity’

PBS

Late Tuesday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill, which still needs Senate approval, includes a number of changes to how the military deals with its long-standing problem of sexual assault. But some members of Congress say the reforms don't go far enough and could even exacerbate the problem. read more »

Alibaba Dismisses Employee Who Accused Her Boss of Rape

NEW YORK TIMES

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, has dismissed a woman who accused a superior of raping her during a business trip in July, a case that has highlighted the toxic workplace culture of the country’s tech industry and the hurdles Chinese women face when they experience sexual harassment or assault. read more »

Former Barcelona youth coach investigated for sexual abuse

AP

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is “surprised and stunned” the former director of Barcelona’s youth teams has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of former pupils at a public school where he also worked. read more »