Somali pirates given seven years prison sentence for 2010 hijacking
A Kenyan court sentenced four Somali pirates to seven years in prison in connection with a 2010 fishing dhow hijacking on Wednesday.
Roma couple charged in abduction of child
A Roma couple has been charged in the abduction of a child dubbed the “blonde angel.”
Couple in China accused of selling child for iPhone
A couple in China has been accused of selling their infant daughter to buy an iPhone.
Indian police file case against Miss Universe over fashion shoot
Police in India have filed a case against Miss Universe Olivia Culpo over a fashion shoot at the Taj Mahal.
Nairobi mall attackers named by Kenyan military after being seen on CCTV footage
A spokesperson for Kenya’s military recently named four men who reportedly participated in an Islamist militant attack on a Nairobi shopping mall last month.
Amanda Knox retrial begins in Italy
The murder retrial of Amanda Knox began on Monday in Italy.
92 abducted children rescued in China
A reported 92 children abducted in a child trafficking scheme have been rescued in China.
Brazil family in legal battle over house-trained tigers
A family in Brazil is involved in a legal battle over their keeping house-trained tigers.
Romanian court deems bill to allow euthanization of stray dogs constitutional
A Romanian court has ruled that a bill that allows stray dogs to be euthanized is legal.
Kenya military cause of mall collapse, officials say
A Kenyan official is attributing the collapse of the Westgate Mall to action taken by the military against hostage takers during a terrorist siege.
Putin defends detention of Greenpeace activists but says they aren’t pirates
Russian President Vladimir Putin defended the actions of Coast Guard officers in their recent detention of Greenpeace activists, but said they aren’t pirates.
Export of Jane Austen ring purchased by U.S. singer halted by Britain
The export of a ring owned by the 19th century novelist that was purchased in an auction by singer Kelly Clarkson has been stopped.