Democratic Republic of Congo: 129 dead in attempted escape from country's largest prison | Prison news
Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said 24 people were shot dead while others died of suffocation in the crowd. Authorities in…
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Former Australian nursery worker admits sexually abusing dozens of girls | Crime News
Ashley Paul Griffith pleads guilty to 307 offences against around 60 children in her care. A former childcare worker in…
Purchasing sex from a minor could be a felony under bill headed to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone…
Lock him up? Trump's crimes are a challenge for Kamala Harris
When Hillary Clinton addressed Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock…
South Korea arrests CEO of battery maker over fire that killed 23 | Technology
Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan has been arrested for alleged violations of the industrial safety law. The head of a South…
Las Vegas politician sentenced to life in prison for killing investigative journalist | Crime News
Former public administrator Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the murder of Jeff German…
Editorial: Should parole be considered for lifers? Yes
California’s crime rate began a historic plunge in the early 1990s and has declined ever since, with the exception of…
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over comments on monarchy | Court news
The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the former king during an election campaign rally earlier this month. Former…
UAE speaks out on France's arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov | Technology News
The UAE is calling on France to provide “all consular services” for Durov, saying ensuring care for UAE citizens is…
ISIS claims responsibility for stabbing attack in Solingen, Germany | Crime News
Authorities are still searching for the perpetrator of a knife attack that killed three people in western Germany. ISIL (ISIS)…