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Glam rock star Gary Glitter goes on trial on child sex charges

Former British glam rock singer Gary Glitter went on trial on Monday for a string of historic sex offences dating back to the 1970s, allegedly

Europe News

Belgian doctors block convicted murderer's euthanasia

Belgian doctors have denied a convicted murderer and rapist the right to die. Fifty-two-year-old Frank van den Bleeken is serving a life sentence for

India

India arrests five men suspected of gang rape of Japanese tourist

Five men have been arrested in India in connection with the kidnap and gang rape of a Japanese woman. The assaults took place over one month, before

Mexico

Protestors ensure Mexico's president will not forget those who disappeared in 2015

Protests in Mexico against alleged police and local government corruption and complicity with organised crime show no signs of dying down in 2015

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China

Shanghai stampede kills 35 during New Year's Eve celebrations

An investigation has been launched into what sparked a stampede during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Shanghai killing at least 35 people. Over 40

Germany

Canadian man guilty in body parts case

Canadian Luka Magnotta receives a life sentence for the killing and dismembering of a Chinese student in 2012.

USA

US mourns NYPD officers killed in apparent retribution attack

A gunman has shot dead two New York City police officers before then killing himself. It has been reported that the 28-year-old shooter from

USA

Revenge motive probed after two policeman killed in New York

A gunman ambushed and fatally shot two New York police officers on Saturday and then killed himself. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, has been named by police

Sport

Olympics star Michael Phelps admits drink-driving charge

World News

Australian mother arrested after eight children stabbed to death

A mother in Australia has been arrested for murder after eight children were stabbed to death on Friday. The 37-year-old, who hasn’t been named, was

World News

Second violent tragedy to hit Australia in a week leaves country in shock

Australia is in shock after one of its worst mass murders, which comes just days after a hostage drama in Sydney left three people dead. Eight

Pakistan

Peshawar pupils fear a return to school as mourning period ends

ok Peshawar pupils fear a return to school as mourning period ends Children are preparing to return to school following the massacre of 132 pupils by

World News

Australia security laws probed as inquiry begins into Sydney hostage tragedy

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has launched an official investigation into the deadly hostage drama in a Sydney café, as questions are asked as to why the hostage-taker was free on bail.

World News

Australia police probe Sydney siege suspect motives

Australian police are investigating the motives of Man Haron Monis, the suspected gunman who died after the 16 hour hostage standoff. The self-styled

France

Man suspected of hiding woman’s death for benefit payouts

Brazil

Brazilian serial killer claims deaths of more than 40 people

A Brazilian man arrested by police claims to have killed 42 people over the last decade in Rio de Janeiro. Sailson Jose das Gracas was detained on

USA

Video: Knife-wielding attacker shot dead at synagogue

India

India clamps down on unregistered taxis after Uber rape claim

India

India Uber taxi driver arrested after rape allegation

Students in Delhi angry about an increase in sexual violence against women have clashed with police outside their headquarters. Meanwhile a taxi

Mexico

Renewed protests in Mexico as remains of one of missing students identified

Thousands of people marched through the streets of Mexico City on Saturday calling for justice and for answers after the abduction and feared