French court leaves Kazakhstan's Ablyazov in custody
French court has denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Mass grave found near Mexico City
Authorities searched a mass grave near Mexico City on Thursday as anxious relatives braced to learn whether the remains were those of 12 young people kidnapped in May.
Syria chemical attack would be 'crime against humanity': Ban
The use of chemical weapons in Syria would constitute a "crime against humanity", adding there was "no time to lose" in investigating an alleged attack which the opposition says killed hundreds.
New York reports biggest ever haul of illegal guns
More than 200 firearms, from .22 caliber pistols to a submachine gun, have been seized in what New York called Monday the biggest seizure of illegal guns in the city's history.
China high-flyer Bo brought low as trial finally nears
Once one of China's highest-flying politicians, Bo Xilai will find himself in a criminal dock Thursday on trial for bribery and abuse of power in the country's highest-profile prosecution in decades.
40 pythons found in Canadian hotel
Little more than a week after a giant python crushed two young Canadian boys to death, police have recovered 40 of the snakes from a hotel room.
Dutch art heist trial set to open in Bucharest
The trial of six Romanians charged with a dramatic theft from a Dutch museum is set to open in Bucharest Tuesday, amid fears the stolen masterpieces by Monet, Picasso and Gauguin may have been destroyed.
Kazakhstan students may be deported to Kazakhstan only after they serve sentence: official
Kazakhstan students accused in the United States of conspiring to destroy evidences in the Boston bombings case may be deported to Kazakhstan only after they serve their sentence.
Kazakhstan students face 20 years in Boston
The first hearing on the case of the students from Kazakhstan accused in the United States of conspiring to destroy evidences in the Boston bombings case have been scheduled for August 13.
American couple found giulty of raping children adopted from Kazakhstan
The jury of Worcester Superior Court found Joseph and Linda Mayotte guilty of sexually abusing their children adopted from Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan paper producer Kagazy freezes former managers' assets
Assets of two former heads of Kazakhstan Kagazy have been frozen around the world under the company’s request.
Rifles and swards discovered in parcels from U.S. and Netherlands in Almaty airport
The customs service of Almaty airport has discovered rifles and swords in parcels from the United States and the Netherlands.
Canada pet shop owner had no permit for killer python
The owner of a python which is thought to have crushed two infants to death in a Canadian apartment did not have a permit to keep such an animal.
Swiss prosecutors freeze Ryskaliyev's and Khrapunov's accounts in Switzerland
Swiss bank accounts of the Ryskaliyevs and the Khrapunovs have been frozen.
American couple faces 10 years in jail for raping children from Kazakhstan
Linda Mayotte accused of raping a minor teen adopted from Kazakhstan testified that he was choking her when she refused to submit to his sexual demands.
Ablyazov faces 13 years in jail in Kazakhstan
The exile banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may face 13-year imprisonment with confiscation of property in Kazakhstan that is currently seeking his extradition from France.
Ablyazov arrested for 40 days in France
Former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was sentenced to 40 days in jail by the French court.
Kazakhstan requests Ablyazov's extradition from France
Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office has sent a request to France asking for extradition of Mukhtar Ablyazov to Kazakhstan.
Ablyazov apprehension operation a 'Trojan horse': The Independent
New details of the apprehension of Kazakhstan exile banker unveiled.
Armed teen shot dead by police in New York City
Police in New York City shot dead a 14-year-old US boy as he was chasing and shooting at another male before dawn on Sunday.