Society

Fake Apple AirPods: 2 men arrested for cheating online shoppers in Singapore

Singapore police advised members of the public to take precautions when shopping online and buy items from authorised dealers

Dec 26, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Bronx muggers brutally attack two people, make away with just $1 in loot

While the 29-years-old victim was not grievously injured, the 60-years-old victim sustained critical injuries

Dec 25, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

Hartsville police arrest two women in kidnapping, shooting case

Hartsville police have arrested two of the three accused of trying to rob a man in two different situations

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Thai pro-democracy party may face dissolution over cases

The second-largest opposition party in Thailand led by millionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit might face two separate trials in court that could lead to the party's dissolution

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

Italy earthquake: More tremors expected as Apennine fault system sets off domino effect

After France, Italy approves digital tax on tech giants

Following the footsteps of France, Italy has approved a new tax to be levied on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strains on the country's relations with the US

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

14-month-old baby from Simpsonville dies due to father's abuse

Father attacks 14-month-old baby by throwing it against the furniture and hitting the baby's head on the wall

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message

Pope Francis singled out the persecution of Christians by militant groups of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria and asked God to console those who suffer for their faith

Dec 25, 2019

By Reuters

Over 20 kg of raw opium busted in Myanmar

On the same day, 16.85 kg of raw opium and 13,500 stimulant tablets were seized from another house in the same village later, as per reports

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

Some holiday cheer by Santa look alike for Christmas because 'Tis the season of joy

The Santa look-alike robbed the bank on Christmas eve and shared money with bystanders while waiting for the police to arrest him

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

China detains 99,000 telecom fraud suspects

The Chinese police have cracked 1,18,000 cases of telecom fraud during the "Cloud Sword" operation launched in June, the Ministry of Public Security stated

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

Convict on parole kills mother leaving terrified children to fend for themselves

Man arrested for homicide that happened in October for killing mother of two young children who were asleep in the next room when the incident happened

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro loses memory after fall, released from hospital

In an interview on Tuesday, Brazilian President Bolsonaro said that he temporarily lost his memory after falling at his official residence, on Monday

Dec 25, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Over 100 houses gutted in Chilean wildfires

Around 120 houses have been destroyed and Valparaiso Mayor Jorge Sharp told that the fires had been started 'intentionally', as per reports

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

Salvation Army Santa arrested in prostitution case on Christmas Eve

Santa collecting money for Salvation Army was arrested on Christmas Eve because of an open arrest warrant

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Dozens injured in Hong Kong Xmas Eve clashes

During the early hours of Tuesday night around hundreds of protesters and riot control officers gathered at different shopping centres, as per reports

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS