Crime

California: $4.9m paid to settle lawsuit over fatal beating of homeless man

The city of Fullerton, California agreed on Monday (23 November) to pay $4.9m (£3.24m) to settle a lawsuit brought by the father of a homeless man beaten to death by two then-policemen, an incident that sparked protests in the Los Angeles suburb, the plaintiffs attorney said.

Nov 24, 2015

Gujarat govt failed to protect RTI activist and whistleblower: Rights group

The total number of whistleblowers murdered in Gujarat ever since the RTI law came into force touches 11.

Nov 24, 2015

Egypt: Bomb blasts at Sinai hotel housing election judges kill three

A car bomb exploded near the hotel.

Nov 24, 2015

Greece: Bomb blast in Athens smashes windows near parliament; no injuries

According to the Greek Police, the blast was carried out by domestic rebel groups.

Nov 24, 2015

Sicilian Mafia boss warns Isis against attacking New York

He says the Mafia can provide better protection to New Yorkers than the FBI.

Nov 23, 2015

Teacher arrested for allegedly molesting four schoolgirls in Kollam

The school management has reportedly said that the computer science teacher will be dismissed.

Nov 23, 2015

New Orleans: 16 people taken to hospital after playground shooting

At least 16 people were admitted to hospital after a shooting at a playground in New Orleans, a local TV station reported on Sunday (22 November), citing police. WWL TV said the shooting occurred around 7.00pm local time while about 500 people were at Bunny Friend playground in the citys Upper Ninth Ward for the making of a music video.

Nov 23, 2015

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru police on high alert over al Qaeda terror threat: Reports

Al Qaeda may target public places, tourist spots, iconic buildings, and places of worship.

Nov 23, 2015

Kerala sex racket: Mediator surrenders; alleged audio of Rahul goes viral

Joshy, who hails from Kodencheri in Kozhikode, used to be an agent providing minor girls for sex trafficking in Kerala.

Nov 23, 2015

Brussels: Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam 'heading to Germany'; Belgium arrests 5 more in raids

16 people were arrested on Sunday and the police blocked roads and evacuated restaurants in central Brussels.

Nov 23, 2015

Belgium: No prime suspect among the 16 Paris attacks related arrests

The government locked down the capital, Brussels, for a third day on Monday.

Nov 23, 2015

16 people injured as gunmen open fire at New Orleans playground

Teenagers are among the injured persons.

Nov 23, 2015

Guerrilla hideout busted in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir

Cache of arms, ammunition seized from militant hideout

Nov 22, 2015

Scam-tainted Vyapam spent over Rs 60 lakh on lawyers in 2013-15

Some lawyers have been paid nothing for their cases, while a few others have earned lakhs.

Nov 22, 2015

Centre preparing new de-addiction policy, says minister

Thawar Chand Gehlot says policy to be announced by March-April next year.

Nov 22, 2015