Historically, women receive far shorter prison sentences for the same crimes as men. And yet, here are a few examples of women serving the longest prison sentences ever.

TOKYO (AP) — Sumo is more than a sport in Japan. It’s a sacred tradition, a 1,500-year-old spectacle steeped in Shinto ritual and ceremony. But at its heart lies a long-standing taboo: women are still ...

Sumo is more than a sport in Japan. It’s a sacred tradition, a 1,500-year-old spectacle steeped in Shinto ritual and ceremony. But at its heart lies a long-standing taboo: women are still barred from ...

Iva Toguri D'Aquino was sent to prison for allegedly helping the Japanese. After it was revealed that perjured witnesses led ...

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...