Iran rounds up activists and relatives of killed protesters ahead of Mahsa Amini anniversary
Iran is moving to head off a possible repeat of unrest ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, arresting women's rights activists and family members of people killed during last year's nationwide protests, local and international human rights groups said Wednesday.
2023-08-24 00:52
German official accused of spying for Russia
The man, named only as Thomas H, worked for an office dealing with military equipment and IT.
2023-08-10 12:26
El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs
Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.
2023-08-02 08:48
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly aiding dissidents abroad
Hong Kong police have arrested five people on suspicion of financially aiding activists abroad, just days after they offered bounties for information leading to the arrest of eight pro-democracy figures living in self-imposed exile.
2023-07-06 16:52
Multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring operated out of Philadelphia towing business, prosecutors say
A Philadelphia towing company has been accused of running an organized criminal enterprise which purchased millions of dollars' worth of stolen catalytic converters from thieves to sell at a profit, according to prosecutors.
2023-07-01 04:47
Nine arrested over capsized migrant boat, as Greek authorities criticized for failure to respond
Nine crew members have been arrested for people smuggling after a packed vessel sank in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, as human rights campaigners accused Greek authorities of neglecting those on board.
2023-06-17 00:28
5 suspects have now been arrested in the Florida shooting along Hollywood Beach that injured 9
Five suspects in the Memorial Day shooting that injured nine people near South Florida's bustling Hollywood Beach Broadwalk are now in custody, police announced Monday.
2023-06-06 10:21
German row over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis
Lina E's conviction has angered Germany's far left, but the right is furious she is free pending appeal.
2023-06-02 21:46
Dutch police arrest over 1,500 people at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague
Dutch police arrested over 1,500 people after Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked a motorway in The Hague on Saturday.
2023-05-28 22:56
Thousands of stolen artifacts recovered by Italian police
Thousands of artifacts of historical and financial value, including items taken from graves and archaeological digs, have been recovered in Italy following a huge operation, authorities have said.
2023-05-25 22:17
Public drunkenness, disorderly conduct leads to 230 arrests at annual Texas Jeep weekend event
A weekend of rowdiness that authorities say included public drunkenness and disorderly conduct at an annual Jeep gathering in Texas led to about 230 arrests, authorities said.
2023-05-22 07:45
At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede
The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.
2023-05-21 12:53