British banker Rurik Jutting pleads not guilt in Hong Kong double murder case

British banker Rurik Jutting pleads not guilt in Hong Kong double murder case

British former banker Rurik Jutting is accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, pleading not guilty to a charge of murder. The 31-year-old did plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, but the attempt was rejected by prosecutors. If convicted Jutting will face life imprisonment. Oct 24, 2016
26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

26 sailors kept hostage by Somali pirates released after nearly five years

After nearly five years 26 sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates south of Seychelles have been released. Their period of captivity is one of the longest among hostages seized by pirates in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. The sailors were held in Dabagala near the town of Harardheere some 400 km (250 miles) northeast of the capital Mogadishu. Harardheere became known as Somalias main pirate base at the height of the crisis. 29 crew members were about the ship but the captain died during the hijacking and two later died of illness in captivity. Oct 24, 2016
Mass prison break in Haiti sees 174 inmates freed

Mass prison break in Haiti sees 174 inmates freed

174 inmates escaped a Haitian prison after killing a guard.The prisoners also stole several firearms.Police and UN peacekeepers are working together to find the fugitives.They have set up checkpoints and detained several people.The prisoners do not wear uniforms which makes it easier for them to hide. Oct 23, 2016
Explosions rock city of Utsunomiya in Japan

Explosions rock city of Utsunomiya in Japan

Several explosions have rocked the Japanese city of Utsunomiya.One man was killed and three other people were injured.Two burned-out cars and a charred bench can be seen in a local media report.So far the cause of the explosions is unknown. Oct 23, 2016
At least 55 people dead as overloaded train derails in Cameroon

At least 55 people dead as overloaded train derails in Cameroon

At least 53 people were killed when a train derailed in Cameroon.Many more were injured and the death toll is expected to rise.The train had been overcrowded before the accident. Eight additional wagons had been added to the normally nine-wagon train to accommodate extra passengers. Oct 22, 2016