China gang forced children to donate blood: Xinhua
Police arrested seven people in northwest China allegedly involved in a scheme that forced school children to donate blood.
Kazakhstani woman arrested in USA after abuse from her husband
A Kazakhstani citizen Ms. Asiya Kushenova has been arrested in the United States.
'Prince of Pot' back in Canada from US prison
Canada's self-proclaimed "Prince of Pot" returned home , vowing "political revenge" after spending more than four years in a US prison.
Drunk water scooter driver drowns girl in Aktau
A 19 y.o. girl died in a water scooter accident at the Nur Plaza beach in Aktau, westerner Kazakhstan on August 9.
FBI opens probe after police shooting of black US teen
The FBI opened investigation after the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager led to rioting in a Missouri and stirred racial tensions.
Fatah militant killed in West Bank shootout: witnesses
A Palestinian militant was shot dead early Monday in an exchange of fire with Israeli troops in the northern West Bank.
Militant attack from Afghanistan kills four in NW Pakistan
Militants from Afghanistan stormed the house of a local anti-Taliban militia in Pakistan, killing him and three members of his family.
Female Kurdish reporter killed in Iraq conflict
A reporter working with Kurdish news agency Firat was killed Friday when jihadist fighters attacked a camp in Iraq.
Reagan aide Brady's death a homicide, 30 years after shooting: police
A gunshot wound three decades old killed former presidential spokesman James Brad.
Two French journalists arrested in Indonesia's Papua
Indonesian police have arrested two French journalists who were reporting on the separatist movement in the restive eastern region of Papua.
Australia investigates 'paedophile' father in Thai baby scandal
Australian authorities were investigating the father at the centre of surrogate baby scandal who was exposed as a convicted paedophile
Kazakhstan Prosecutor General warns devaluation rumors may lead to criminal liability
General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan warned about criminal responsibility for spreading rumors alleging national currency devaluation.
Mother sentenced to 8 years of prison for selling her children in Kazakhstan
A specialized district court of South Kazakhstan Oblast sentenced the 27 y.o. mother who sold four of her children.
Myanmar makes $2.3mn heroin bust in 'Golden Triangle'
Myanmar authorities have seized 140 kilograms (310 lbs) of heroin packed into blocks and hidden in a car in the notorious "Golden Triangle" area near the Thai border, police said.
Mexico arrests 32 cops for alleged organized crime ties
More than 30 police officers have been arrested in Mexico for alleged organized crime ties and possible involvement in the killing of fellow cops, authorities said.
Aruba releases Venezuelan wanted in US on drug charges
A Venezuelan ex-military intelligence chief arrested by Aruba at the United States' request on drug trafficking charges was freed Sunday and quickly returned home to Caracas, authorities said.
Tazhayakov's verdict could affect other Boston bombing cases
The jury’s decision on Azamat Tazhaykov’s case could affect the defense of Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Philipos.
Azamat Tazhayakov's lawyer to lodge an appeal
Azamat Tazhayakov’s lawyers will appeal against the decision of the jury that found the Kazakhstani student guilty of obstructing justice in the Boston bombings case.
Colombia posts lowest murder rate in 10 years: officials
Homicides in Colombia fell to their lowest rate in a decade, plummeting more than nine percent in 2013 compared to the previous year, officials said.
Turkey arrests more than 50 senior police officers: TV
Turkish authorities arrested 55 senior police officers in a criminal probe over alleged corruption and abuse of office, the latest apparent crackdown on opponents of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of presidential polls.