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.
Body of Honduras journalist found; 45th killed since 2003
A Honduran reporter who went missing over the weekend has been found dead, the 45th journalist killed in the Central American country since 2003, officials said.
Tazhayakov's lawyer presents no witnesses
The hearing of witnesses in Azamat Tazhayakov’s case came to an ended.
Tazhayakov avoided Tamerlan Tsarnaev: FBI
Kazakhstani student Azamat Tazhayakov, accused of obstructing justice in the Boston bombings case allegedly avoided Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s brother Tamerlan considering him too religiously devout.
Tsarnayev knew how to make bombs: Tazhayakov
Azamat Tazhayakov allegedly told FBI agents about Dzhokhar Tsarnayev’s dangerous inclinations.
Little boy dragged to death outside hijacked car in S.Africa
A four-year-old boy trapped by his seatbelt was dragged to his death behind a hijacked car in South Africa, leaving his traumatised mother screaming at the side of the road, police and media said.
Tazhayakov's father accuses FBI agent of false testimony
Azamat Tazhayakov’s father Amir Ismagulov declared that Sara Wood, an FBI agent, had given a false testimony during the hearing of his son's case.
Instructor to appear in India court over alleged child rape
A roller-skating instructor was due in court Monday over the alleged rape of a six-year-old student which sparked protests from outraged parents, an official in the Indian city of Bangalore said.
Nazarbayev signs new Criminal Code
President of Kazakshtan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the new Criminal Code on July 3.
Kadyrbayev's girlfriend testifies at Boston case hearings
Bayan Kumiskali, girlfriend of Dias Kadyrbaeyv, has testified at the hearing of Azamat Tazhayakov’s case.
Couple arrested in Colombia baby trafficking case
A Spanish couple was arrested trying to leave Colombia with a five-week-old girl they allegedly bought from her parents, Colombian authorities said.