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13 Kazakhstan nationals arrested or missing in UAE
13 Kazakhstan nationals arrested or missing in UAE

UAE Spec-Ops have broken into the house where the Kazakhstan citizens lived, and arrested 14 people including 12 Kazakhstan nationals.

13 Kazakhstan nationals arrested or missing in UAE
China police seek eight after Tiananmen crash
China police seek eight after Tiananmen crash

Police in Beijing are searching for eight suspects from China's restive Xinjiang region after a fatal car crash in Tiananmen Square.

China police seek eight after Tiananmen crash
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Myanmar makes biggest heroin bust this year

Myanmar police said Thursday they had arrested a man with 133 kilos (293 pounds) of heroin worth $2 million at local prices -- the country's biggest seizure of the drug this year.

Myanmar makes biggest heroin bust this year
India police question crew of US ship over arms: reports
India police question crew of US ship over arms: reports

Indian police on Friday questioned 33 people aboard a ship operated by a US anti-piracy firm for carrying guns and ammunition in Indian waters without proper permits.

India police question crew of US ship over arms: reports
S. Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police
S. Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police

South Korea unveiled its new "tourist police" force Wednesday, with snappy uniforms from rapper Psy's costume designer and a "Gangnam Style" launch in central Seoul.

S. Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police
380 arrested in Moscow race riot
380 arrested in Moscow race riot

Moscow police arrested more than 380 people Sunday during a race riot in which nationalists outraged by a murder blamed on a migrant smashed shop windows and assaulted security guards.

380 arrested in Moscow race riot
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China police fire on Tibetan protesters: rights groups

Chinese police opened fire on a group of protesters in Tibet, injuring 60, overseas rights organisations said Wednesday, in the latest flare-up over the authorities' tight control of the region.

China police fire on Tibetan protesters: rights groups
44 dead as Egypt Islamists try to galvanise protests
44 dead as Egypt Islamists try to galvanise protests

At least 44 people were killed in clashes between Islamists and police in Egypt on Sunday, as thousands of the military's supporters marked the anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

44 dead as Egypt Islamists try to galvanise protests
US police shoot woman dead after White House car chase
US police shoot woman dead after White House car chase

US police shot a female motorist dead after she led them on a high-speed chase from near the White House through the streets of downtown Washington to the Capitol building.

US police shoot woman dead after White House car chase
Rio police use tear gas to disperse teacher protest
Rio police use tear gas to disperse teacher protest

Police in Rio de Janeiro used tear gas Tuesday to disperse around 100 protesting teachers who tried to disrupt the city council vote on a wage increase.

Rio police use tear gas to disperse teacher protest
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Japan porn dealers arrested after catalogues sent to police: media

Six pornography dealers in western Japan have been arrested after mailing their catalogues to the head of Osaka Police Department by mistake.

Japan porn dealers arrested after catalogues sent to police: media
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Almaty losers by fire block streets, promise hunger strike

Traders who goods were damaged by the fire at Almaty market have attempted to block a street and are promising to go on a huger strike.

Almaty losers by fire block streets, promise hunger strike
Fire at Almaty's largest flea market. ©Roza Yesenkulova
Fire breaks out at Almaty flea market

30 vehicles and 134 firemen are fighting the fire; the fire has still not been taken under control and may spread further; two injured.

Fire breaks out at Almaty flea market
NY police seek witnesses after toddler shot
NY police seek witnesses after toddler shot

The New York Police Department on Tuesday offered a $12,000 reward to witnesses who could help them find the person who shot dead a 16-month old boy in Brooklyn.

NY police seek witnesses after toddler shot
Police block Istanbul's Gezi Park as peace protests erupt
Police block Istanbul's Gezi Park as peace protests erupt

Turkish police Sunday blocked the entrance to Istanbul's Gezi Park, the epicentre of anti-government protests in June, to prevent a demonstration against a possible military intervention in Syria.

Police block Istanbul's Gezi Park as peace protests erupt
Majilis deputy Mukhtar Tinikeyev. Photo by Danial Okassov©
Kazakh MP calls Almaty Interior Department chief to resign

If there is a large-scale event in the city the Interior Department head is responsible for the security: Mukhtar Tinikeyev.

Kazakh MP calls Almaty Interior Department chief to resign
Almaty Mayor Akhmetzhan Yessimov. Photo courtesy of thenews.kz
165 arrested, instigators face 7 years; Almaty Mayor makes statement

Mayor of Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov held the second emergency meeting of Almaty police chiefs over the incident near Prime Plaza.

165 arrested, instigators face 7 years; Almaty Mayor makes statement
Witnesses speak about mob violence in Almaty

Reports and opinion of those who witnessed the mob violence near the Prime Plaza in Almaty from various angles.

Witnesses speak about mob violence in Almaty
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107 arrested, 16 seriously wounded in mob violence in Almaty

The police has detained 107 participants of the mob violence near Prime Plaza trade and entertainment center in Almaty.

107 arrested, 16 seriously wounded in mob violence in Almaty
India arrests suspected top militant on border
India arrests suspected top militant on border

Indian police have arrested the alleged co-founder of top home-grown militant group the Indian Mujahideen, which is suspected of killing hundreds in multiple attacks across the country.

India arrests suspected top militant on border