Bodycam shows officers berating 5-year-old boy
The video released Friday by the Montgomery County Police Department shows one of the officers repeatedly screaming at the crying child.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Teacher sentenced to 48 years in prison for sex abuse of students
John Vigna was sentenced to 48 years in prison at the hearing, where supporters wore black bracelets that read #vignastrong as they listened to one parent of a victim repeatedly call Vigna "evil".
Sat Aug 05 2017
Cosby deadlock makes task of finding second jury even more difficult
The judge will consider whether to release the jurors' names at a hearing on Tuesday.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Cosby lawyers demand mistrial, judge says jury can keep working
Lawyers for Bill Cosby demanded that a judge declare a mistrial in the entertainer's sexual assault case on Friday.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Two dozen people, firefighters injured in explosion, fire in Maryland
The explosion shortly before midnight rocked Silver Spring, Maryland, and the fire burned into Thursday morning, Pete Piringer, says a spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Mother pleads guilty to poisoning her five-year-old son, burning his body
Narges Shafeirad pleaded guilty to killing Daniel last year by forcing him to swallow a lethal amount of cold medicine before setting her car on fire and staging a crash to mask her brutality.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Muslim community in Maryland suburb gets school holiday for Eid al-Adha next year
During the discussion by Montgomery's Board of Education, several members said it was time to act on the Muslim holiday request.
Wed Nov 11 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024