Robert Seldon Lady, a former CIA station chief convicted by an Italian court of kidnapping a terror suspect, has been detained in Panama, Italian officials say. Robert Seldon Lady was sentenced to nine years in jail for his involvement in the abduction of the man, an Egyptian cleric, in Milan in 2003. The cleric, known… Continue reading Robert Seldon Lady: Fugitive ex-CIA chief detained in Panama over Abu Omar abduction
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Trayvon Martin’s parents speaks out for first time since George Zimmerman’s acquittal
Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, said they are shocked and disgusted the jury in George Zimmerman’s trial found him not guilty of murdering their son. George Zimmerman, 29, was acquitted of both second-degree murder and manslaughter on Saturday night after a month-long trial that gripped and divided the nation. Trayvon Martin’s parents,… Continue reading Trayvon Martin’s parents speaks out for first time since George Zimmerman’s acquittal
Alexei Navalny sentenced to five years in jail for corruption
Russian activist Alexei Navalny has been jailed for five years, for embezzlement from a timber firm. Protest leader Navalny, 37, had denied the charges, saying the trial was politically motivated. He had been a leading campaigner against President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, and regularly blogged about corruption allegations. The EU said the verdict posed… Continue reading Alexei Navalny sentenced to five years in jail for corruption
Panama charges North Korean ship’s crew
Panama has charged the crew of the seized North Korean ship after it was found to be carrying Cuban weapons. Prosecutor Javier Caraballo accused the 35 crew members of endangering public security by illegally transporting war material. The charges came just hours after North Korea urged Panama to release the ship and its crew without… Continue reading Panama charges North Korean ship’s crew
Nelson Mandela turns 95 in hospital in Pretoria
Nelson Mandela turns 95 while in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place around the world and in South Africa in his honor. South Africans are being urged to match the former president and anti-apartheid leader’s 67 years of public service with 67 minutes of charitable acts. Nelson Mandela, who is in critical but stable… Continue reading Nelson Mandela turns 95 in hospital in Pretoria
North Korea demands release of its ship detained in Panama
North Korea has demanded the release of its ship detained in Panama with what appear to be missile radar and other weapons loaded in Cuba. The communist country says its ship was sailing under a legitimate deal and calling the initial suspicion of drugs on board “a fiction.” “The Panamanian investigation authorities rashly attacked and… Continue reading North Korea demands release of its ship detained in Panama
Malala Yousafzai receives letter from Pakistani Taliban leader Adnan Rasheed
Pakistani Taliban leader Adnan Rasheed has sent a letter to schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, expressing shock that she was shot by Taliban gunmen last year. The Taliban was universally condemned after gunmen shot Malala Yousafzai in the head. In his letter to Malala, Adnan Rasheed stops short of apologising but says he wished the attack “had… Continue reading Malala Yousafzai receives letter from Pakistani Taliban leader Adnan Rasheed
George Zimmerman trial: Four jurors attack juror B37 after Anderson Cooper interview
Four of the jurors in the George Zimmerman trial have banded together to separate themselves from juror B37 who helped acquit the neighborhood watchman for the killing of Trayvon Martin. The group released a joint statement after juror B37 spoke to CNN about their closed-door sessions after the trial. “The opinions of Juror B37, expressed… Continue reading George Zimmerman trial: Four jurors attack juror B37 after Anderson Cooper interview
Bernie Ecclestone indicted by German prosecutors on bribery charge
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been indicted by German prosecutors on a bribery charge. The charge relates to a $44 million payment to a German banker, Gerhard Gribkowsky of Bayern Landesbank. It was linked to the sale of a stake in F1. Bernie Ecclestone said he had paid Gerhard Gribkowsky to avoid a UK… Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone indicted by German prosecutors on bribery charge
Pope Francis offers plenary indulgences to his Twitter followers
Vatican has announced it is offering “indulgences” to followers of Pope Francis’ tweets. The church’s granted indulgences reduce the time Catholics believe they will have to spend in purgatory after they have confessed and been absolved of their sins. The remissions got a bad name in the Middle Ages because unscrupulous churchmen sold them for… Continue reading Pope Francis offers plenary indulgences to his Twitter followers
India: At least 22 children killed by school meal in Bihar state
At least 22 children have died and dozens more have fallen sick in India’s eastern state of Bihar after eating a tainted school meal. The poisoning occurred at a government school in the village of Masrakh in Saran district. India’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme provides free food to try to boost attendance, but often suffers from… Continue reading India: At least 22 children killed by school meal in Bihar state
Cuban weapons found on board of North Korean ship seized in Panama
Cuba has admitted providing a stash of weapons found on board a North Korean ship seized in the Panama Canal. The Cuban foreign ministry said the ship was carrying obsolete Soviet-era arms from Cuba for repair in North Korea. The North Korean ship was seized by Panama last week after “undeclared military cargo” was found… Continue reading Cuban weapons found on board of North Korean ship seized in Panama
Varg Vikernes arrested in France on suspicion of planning major terrorist attack
Norwegian musician Kristian “Varg” Vikernes, who had links to mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, has been arrested in France on “suspicion he was preparing a major terrorist act”. The French interior ministry said Varg Vikernes constituted “a potential threat to society”. Varg Vikernes was arrested in central France after his wife bought four rifles. The… Continue reading Varg Vikernes arrested in France on suspicion of planning major terrorist attack
Edward Snowden applies for temporary asylum in Russia
Edward Snowden has applied for temporary asylum in Russia, officials say. The Federal Migration Service confirmed he had completed the relevant paperwork at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, where he has been for the past three weeks. Whistleblower Edward Snowden, 30, is wanted by the US for leaking details of government surveillance programmes. He has no travel… Continue reading Edward Snowden applies for temporary asylum in Russia
North Korean-flagged ship carrying undeclared military cargo seized in Panama
Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has announced his country has seized a North Korean-flagged ship carrying “undeclared military cargo”. Ricardo Martinelli told local media that the ship, which was sailing from Cuba, contained suspected “sophisticated missile equipment”. He posted a photo of what looked like a large green object inside a cargo container on his Twitter… Continue reading North Korean-flagged ship carrying undeclared military cargo seized in Panama
Miguel Angel Trevino Morales: Zetas cartel leader captured in Mexico
Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, one of the world’s most notorious drug-gang leaders, has been captured by Mexican marines in a raid near the US border. Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, 40, head of the Zetas cartel, was intercepted with two lieutenants in a pick-up truck near Nuevo Laredo. Mexican officials said he had eight guns and… Continue reading Miguel Angel Trevino Morales: Zetas cartel leader captured in Mexico
Vladimir Putin: Edward Snowden trapped in Russia by US authorities
President Vladimir Putin has said the US authorities have in effect trapped Edward Snowden in Russia. Vladimir Putin said fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden would leave if he was able to. The 30-year-old former intelligence analyst has been offered asylum in a number of Latin American states, but has no documents with which to leave the… Continue reading Vladimir Putin: Edward Snowden trapped in Russia by US authorities
Trayvon Martin verdict: US Department of Justice to investigate George Zimmerman
The US Department of Justice confirmed today that it will look into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin to determine whether federal prosecutors should file criminal charges against George Zimmerman in the wake of his acquittal. The department opened an investigation into Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012, but stepped aside to allow the state prosecution… Continue reading Trayvon Martin verdict: US Department of Justice to investigate George Zimmerman
GSK made illegal transfers in China, say police
British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) made “illegal” transfers, say Chinese police as they released details of an investigation into bribery allegations. Four senior Chinese executives from GSK have been held, said Gao Feng, head of the economic crimes investigation unit. Gao Feng said GSK had transferred as much as 3 billion yuan ($489 million) to… Continue reading GSK made illegal transfers in China, say police
Spain: PM Mariano Rajoy faces renewed calls to resign over texts sent to Luis Barcenas
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy is facing renewed calls to resign after El Mundo newspaper published text messages allegedly linking him to Luis Barcenas, the man at the centre of a secret payments scandal. The El Mundo report said Mariano Rajoy sent words of support to Luis Barcenas, former treasurer of the governing Popular Party (PP).… Continue reading Spain: PM Mariano Rajoy faces renewed calls to resign over texts sent to Luis Barcenas
China’s economic growth slows again in Q2 2013
China’s economic growth slowed in Q2 2013, the second straight quarter of weaker expansion. The world’s second biggest economy grew by 7.5% in the April to June period compared to the previous year, down from 7.7% in the January to March period, data showed. The figures were in line with analyst expectations. After decades of… Continue reading China’s economic growth slows again in Q2 2013
Prince Charles and Duchy of Cornwall’s tax affairs under scrutiny
Prince Charles and the Duchy of Cornwall’s tax affairs are due to be examined by an influential set of MPs in the UK. Prince of Wales’ most senior official, William Nye, has been called to give evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on Monday afternoon. The committee will consider whether Prince Charles is paying his… Continue reading Prince Charles and Duchy of Cornwall’s tax affairs under scrutiny
Barack Obama calls for calm after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to spend time in “calm reflection” after neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman was cleared of murdering black teenager Trayvon Martin. Barack Obama said Trayvon Martin’s death was a tragedy for America, but that it was “a nation of laws and a jury has spoken”. The president also called for… Continue reading Barack Obama calls for calm after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict
Egypt freezes Muslim Brotherhood leaders assets
Public prosecutor in Egypt has frozen the assets of 14 Islamist leaders, according to judicial sources. The Muslim Brotherhood head Mohammed Badie and his deputy Khairat al-Shater are reported to be among them. Mohammed Badie and other Muslim Brotherhood figures are already the subject of arrest warrants, while the ousted President Mohamed Morsi remains in custody.… Continue reading Egypt freezes Muslim Brotherhood leaders assets
Trayvon Martin case: Protestors gathered in major cities across US after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict
Protestors gathered in major cities across the US late into the night after George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the Trayvon Martin case. The demonstrators carried signs and gathered en mass in major cities across the country including New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. Though the marches were non-violent police assembled close by… Continue reading Trayvon Martin case: Protestors gathered in major cities across US after George Zimmerman not guilty verdict