Cindy Crawford blackmailer jailed in Germany
BERLIN—A German man, who tried to blackmail Cindy Crawford over a photograph showing the supermodel’s young daughter gagged and bound, was sentenced Tuesday to two years behind bars.
9 killed in North Cotabato vehicle crash
Nine persons were killed and two others were injured when a dump truck slammed against a mahogany tree in Mlang, North Cotabato Wednesday dawn.
Dutch Catholic leaders order probe into alleged sex abuse of children
THE HAGUE—Dutch religious leaders ordered Tuesday a “broad, external and independent” investigation of alleged sexual abuses of children by Catholic priests, and apologized to victims.
US lawmakers seek action on Internet freedom
WASHINGTON DC, United States—US lawmakers from the two major parties on Tuesday issued a joint call for government action to ensure Internet freedom overseas amid alarm at China’s cyber-censorship.
Men likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age
PARIS, France—Men are more than twice as likely as women to be sexually active in old age but good health is the key for both to feeling naughty, says a study published Wednesday by the British Medical Journal.