Crime

Syria: Bus Bombing Near Shi'ite Shrine in Damascus Kills Six

Al Qaeda's Nusra Front claimed responsibility.

Feb 2, 2015

South Africa: 2 Police Officers Shot Dead inside Johannesburg Police Station after Hostage Crisis

A detainee is said to have taken police officers hostage inside a holding cell.

Jan 31, 2015

Egypt Violence: Infant Shot in the Head, Boy Killed in Rocket Attack in Sinai

Armed forces clashed with jihadists a day after a deadly string of attacks in the region.

Jan 30, 2015

Bomb Blast at Shia Mosque in Pakistan Kills 60

The explosion occurred immediately after the Friday prayers.

Jan 30, 2015

Uber Rape Victim Files Lawsuit Against Company in US Court

The case filed by the victim argues that the taxi service's 'negligence and fraud' led to her being sexually assaulted and humiliated.

Jan 30, 2015

Kerala Businessman Arrested for Running Hummer over Security Guard

Kings Group of companies' managing director Muhammed Nisham is a serial offender and has 11 cases registered against him.

Jan 30, 2015

Afghan Soldier Guns Down Three US Contractors in Kabul

A rise in so-called "insider attacks" in Afghanistan has eroded trust between Afghan and international troops.

Jan 30, 2015

Islamic State's Egypt Wing Claims Responsibility for Deadly Sinai Attacks that Killed 27

The ISIS Egypt affiliate group, Sinai Province, claimed responsibility.

Jan 30, 2015

Sydney Siege Gunman Haron Monis Ordered Chocolate Cake, Tea Before Hostage Crisis

Inquest into the Sydney Lindt cafe terror siege began on Thursday.

Jan 29, 2015

One Sydney Siege Hostage Killed by Police Bullets, Second was Shot in Head by Monis

The inquest will scrutinise the police response and management of the hostage crisis.

Jan 29, 2015

Sunanda Pushkar 'Murder': Delhi Police Questions Amar Singh

Pushkar had called up Singh two days prior to her death and shared important information with him related to the IPL debacle.

Jan 28, 2015

Mexico: 43 Missing Students Slaughtered, Claim Officials; Parents Refuse to Believe

Mexican government has officially confirmed that the 43 students that went missing in September were slaughtered and incinerated.

Jan 28, 2015

ISIS Threatens White House Beheading for Obama, Vows to Make America a Muslim Province

In a new ISIS video, a jihadist threatens to kill US President Barack Obama and vows to transform America into an Islamic state.

Jan 28, 2015

Nithari Serial Killer Surinder Koli's Death Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment

Koli's death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad High Court.

Jan 28, 2015

Mexico Confirms Death of 43 Students, Says They Were Mistaken for Rival Drug Gang

The students had gone missing in September last year.

Jan 28, 2015