- New York nanny arrested in slayings of two young children Reuters - 21 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York nanny suspected of slaying two young children of a Manhattan couple last month in their luxury apartment was arrested on Saturday and … More »New York nanny arrested in slayings of two young children
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York nanny suspected of slaying two young children of a Manhattan couple last month in their luxury apartment was arrested on Saturday and charged with murder in their stabbing deaths, New York's deputy police commissioner said. The nanny, Yoselyn Ortega, was arrested over the deaths of 6-year-old …
- New York City crime down by a third in wake of superstorm Reuters - 21 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City crime dropped by a third in the days after superstorm Sandy, but there was a slight increase in burglaries after at least 15 people … More »New York City crime down by a third in wake of superstorm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City crime dropped by a third in the days after superstorm Sandy, but there was a slight increase in burglaries after at least 15 people were charged with looting empty businesses and homes blacked out since the disaster. Between Monday - when the storm hit, killing 41 people in the city - …
- Hurricane Sandy's darker side: Looting and other crime Amy Lieberman - Christian Science Monitor - Sat, Nov 3, 2012
The last bus from Brooklyn rolled into the Belle Harbor neighborhood of the Rockaways, Queens, on Friday evening just before 6 p.m., as darkness slipped quickly over … More »Hurricane Sandy's darker side: Looting and other crime
The last bus from Brooklyn rolled into the Belle Harbor neighborhood of the Rockaways, Queens, on Friday evening just before 6 p.m., as darkness slipped quickly over the beach-town streets, obscuring curbside piles of discarded furniture and electronics.
- U.N. says Syria video killings appear to be war crime Stephanie Nebehay - Reuters - Sat, Nov 3, 2012
GENEVA (Reuters) - A video that appears to show Syrian rebels killing soldiers who had surrendered probably constitutes a war crime that should be prosecuted, the United … More »U.N. says Syria video killings appear to be war crime
GENEVA (Reuters) - A video that appears to show Syrian rebels killing soldiers who had surrendered probably constitutes a war crime that should be prosecuted, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday. The disturbing incident looks to be the latest atrocity committed by opposition fighters seeking to topple …
- Gang member sentenced to death for murder of standout L.A. student athlete Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A gang member who killed a promising Los Angeles High School football player because he believed the athlete's red Spider-Man backpack linked him … More »Gang member sentenced to death for murder of standout L.A. student athlete
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A gang member who killed a promising Los Angeles High School football player because he believed the athlete's red Spider-Man backpack linked him to an opposing gang was sentenced to death on Friday.
- Jurors support ruling to dismiss claims by Britney Spears' ex-confidante, citing weak case Anthony McCartney, The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jurors who heard libel and breach of contract claims by Britney Spears' ex-confidante said they were unimpressed by his case and agreed with a judge's … More »Jurors support ruling to dismiss claims by Britney Spears' ex-confidante, citing weak case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Jurors who heard libel and breach of contract claims by Britney Spears' ex-confidante said they were unimpressed by his case and agreed with a judge's ruling to dismiss his case mid-trial.
- Prominent Irish nationalist arrested over Northern Ireland shooting Ian Graham - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
BELFAST (Reuters) - An Irish nationalist acquitted earlier this year of the murder of two British soldiers in Northern Ireland was arrested on Friday in connection with … More »Prominent Irish nationalist arrested over Northern Ireland shooting
BELFAST (Reuters) - An Irish nationalist acquitted earlier this year of the murder of two British soldiers in Northern Ireland was arrested on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a prison officer, a security source said. The murder of David Black, 52, on Thursday was the first killing of a Northern Irish prison …
- Comedian Starr arrested in Savile abuse case - TV Matt Falloon and Stephen Mangan - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested comedian Freddie Starr on Thursday as part of an investigation triggered by allegations that the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile … More »Comedian Starr arrested in Savile abuse case - TV
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested comedian Freddie Starr on Thursday as part of an investigation triggered by allegations that the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile sexually abused hundreds of children, media reported. Police said in a statement they had arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of sex offences. The …
- 3 IRA suspects arrested over prison guard killing SHAWN POGATCHNIK - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Northern Ireland police arrested three suspected Irish Republican Army militants Friday on suspicion of killing an off-duty prison officer, a rare slaying that has inspired … More »3 IRA suspects arrested over prison guard killing
- Jurors in Spears trial say evidence was weak ANTHONY McCARTNEY - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Jurors who heard libel and breach of contract claims by Britney Spears' ex-confidante said they were unimpressed by his case and agreed with a judge's ruling to dismiss … More »Jurors in Spears trial say evidence was weak
- Prosecutors seek death penalty for HOA shooter DYLAN LOVAN - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Prosecutors said Friday they will seek the death penalty for a Louisville man accused of killing two men at a homeowners association meeting over a long-running property … More »Prosecutors seek death penalty for HOA shooter
- Prosecutors to seek death penalty for HOA shooter DYLAN LOVAN - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Prosecutors say they are going to seek the death penalty for a Kentucky man accused of killing two men at a homeowners association meeting. More »Prosecutors to seek death penalty for HOA shooter
- Acquitted Greek journalist says press muzzled by elite Renee Maltezou - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
ATHENS (Reuters) - The Greek journalist put on trial for publishing a list of Swiss bank account holders accused Greece's political and business elite on Friday of trying … More »Acquitted Greek journalist says press muzzled by elite
ATHENS (Reuters) - The Greek journalist put on trial for publishing a list of Swiss bank account holders accused Greece's political and business elite on Friday of trying to muzzle the press to cover up chronic corruption. Costas Vaxevanis was acquitted on Thursday of charges of violating personal privacy laws after he …
- Polish woman arrested over deaths of her 5 babies AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
A Polish woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing at least five of her newborn babies, a prosecutor said Friday. More »Polish woman arrested over deaths of her 5 babies
A Polish woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing at least five of her newborn babies, a prosecutor said Friday.
- Tanzanian police clash with protesters over arrested cleric Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Muslim protesters clashed with police in Tanzania's commercial capital on Friday during a protest over the arrest of a hardline Islamic cleric, … More »Tanzanian police clash with protesters over arrested cleric
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Muslim protesters clashed with police in Tanzania's commercial capital on Friday during a protest over the arrest of a hardline Islamic cleric, witnesses said. Police fired tear gas and at least 30 people were arrested. Similar demonstrations have erupted sporadically over the last few weeks, raising …
- War-crime accusations emerge as Syrian rebels take strategic town Arthur Bright - Christian Science Monitor - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
• A daily summary of global reports on security issues. More »War-crime accusations emerge as Syrian rebels take strategic town
• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
- Prominent Irish nationalist arrested over North Ireland shooting Ian Graham - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
BELFAST (Reuters) - An Irish nationalist acquitted earlier this year of the murder of two British soldiers in Northern Ireland was arrested on Friday in connection with … More »Prominent Irish nationalist arrested over North Ireland shooting
BELFAST (Reuters) - An Irish nationalist acquitted earlier this year of the murder of two British soldiers in Northern Ireland was arrested on Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a prison officer the previous day, a security source said. The murder of David Black, 52, was the first killing of a Northern Irish …
- Syrian killings on video appear to be war crime, U.N. says Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
GENEVA (Reuters) - A video appearing to show Syrian rebels killing soldiers who had surrendered must be verified but appears to constitute a war crime that should be … More »Syrian killings on video appear to be war crime, U.N. says
GENEVA (Reuters) - A video appearing to show Syrian rebels killing soldiers who had surrendered must be verified but appears to constitute a war crime that should be prosecuted, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday. "Like other videos of this sort, it's difficult to verify immediately in terms of location, …
- 2 IRA suspects arrested over prison guard killing SHAWN POGATCHNIK - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Northern Ireland police arrested two suspected Irish Republican Army militants Friday on suspicion of killing an off-duty prison officer, a rare slaying that has inspired … More »2 IRA suspects arrested over prison guard killing
- Man arrested after pulling gun on motorist in New York City gas line The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The fight for fuel after superstorm Sandy is starting to get nasty. More »Man arrested after pulling gun on motorist in New York City gas line
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The fight for fuel after superstorm Sandy is starting to get nasty.
- NYC man arrested after pulling gun in gas line AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
The fight for fuel after Superstorm Sandy is starting to get nasty. More »NYC man arrested after pulling gun in gas line
The fight for fuel after Superstorm Sandy is starting to get nasty.
- Calif. death penalty opponents say it's too costly PAUL ELIAS - AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Death penalty opponents in California are trying a new argument this year: Abolish capital punishment because the perpetually cash-strapped state just can't afford … More »Calif. death penalty opponents say it's too costly
Death penalty opponents in California are trying a new argument this year: Abolish capital punishment because the perpetually cash-strapped state just can't afford it.
- Bahrain activist sentenced for anti-king web posts AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
A civil court has sentenced an online activist to six months in prison on charges of insulting the Gulf nation's king in Twitter posts, the official news agency said … More »Bahrain activist sentenced for anti-king web posts
A civil court has sentenced an online activist to six months in prison on charges of insulting the Gulf nation's king in Twitter posts, the official news agency said Thursday.
- British comic Starr arrested in Savile abuse case: TV Matt Falloon and Stephen Mangan - Reuters - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested comedian Freddie Starr on Thursday as part of an investigation triggered by allegations that the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile … More »British comic Starr arrested in Savile abuse case: TV
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested comedian Freddie Starr on Thursday as part of an investigation triggered by allegations that the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile sexually abused hundreds of children, media reported. Police said in a statement they had arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of sex offences. The …
- UK comedian arrested by sex scandal detectives GREGORY KATZ and RAPHAEL SATTER - AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
The child abuse scandal consuming the legacy of the late entertainer Jimmy Savile netted its second celebrity arrest Thursday as police swooped in on British comedian … More »UK comedian arrested by sex scandal detectives
The child abuse scandal consuming the legacy of the late entertainer Jimmy Savile netted its second celebrity arrest Thursday as police swooped in on British comedian Freddie Starr, media reported. Executors of Savile's estate also said they were freezing his assets, clearing the way for a host of potential lawsuits.
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