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Czech Republic

Watch: Warehouse workers use forklifts to block thieves’ getaway

The thieves had tried to steal tools from a van without realising someone was inside

Thailand

Four members of Thai Hells Angels arrested for drug offences

Thailand's police have arrested four members of the biker group Hells Angels Thailand in relation to drug offences.

Germany

Germany: police have evacuated the Christmas market in Potsdam

The suspicious package prompted authorities to clear out a Potsdam Christmas market

USA

Watch: Policeman shoots fellow officer in struggle with suspect

The gaffe saw a US police officer shoot his colleague with a stun gun as they were trying to arrest a suspect.

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Turkey

Turkey slams US justice system over gold trader bribe claim

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called the trial a "theatre"

Sweden

Swedish man sentenced to 10 years for ‘online rape’

Under Swedish law, rape doesn’t have to involve intercourse

Germany

Terror charges dismissed against German soldier who posed as refugee

Franco Albrecht will still face justice after falsely claiming asylum benefits.

USA

11 things you didn't know about Charles Manson

Little-known facts about the notorious killer and cult leader who has died aged 83

USA

Murderous cult leader Charles Manson dies at 83

Convicted murderer and cult leader Charles Manson has died of natural causes at the age of 83.

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

Italy

Former Cosa Nostra 'boss of bosses' Toto Riina has died

He was one of the most feared Godfathers in the history of the Sicilian Mafia.

USA

Murderer Charles Manson 'clinging to life'

Myanmar

Tillerson calls for Rohingya probe

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has called for a credible investigation into reports of human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar's security forces.

USA

Three killed, shooter dead, after attack at California school: reports

Several students were also airlifted as a result of the attack

USA

Watch: Truck thief suspect leads police on dramatic chase

Officers’ bid to stop man near Oklahoma City was like something out of a film.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi corruption prisoners held in luxury five-star hotel

They were arrested for corruption but didn't have to give up their luxury lifestyle.

Japan

Japan's "black widow" murder accused sentenced to death

A court in Kyoto has convicted a 70-year-old Japanese woman of a series of killings of elderly men by poisoning

USA

Texas church shooting: what we know

The facts so far about the attack on the Sutherland Springs Baptist church.

USA

US National Archive files confirm Martin Luther King was target of FBI probe

Effort was made to gather evidence of Communist beliefs and sexual impropriety to discredit Civil Rights leader.

Egypt

British woman ‘faces death penalty’ in Egypt for carrying painkillers

The woman has been in prison for a month.