Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher
They are suspected of having pointed out Samuel Paty to the murderer or helped monitor his exit from the school.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Court of appeal upholds conviction, death sentence on man who beheaded father
The Court dismisses the appeal by You Poh Khoon to set aside the conviction and sentence on grounds of insanity.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Jobless man charged with murdering his mother
Mohamed Azam was charged with murdering Hamisah Ismail at a house in Pasir Penambang on Jan 15.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Remand order against unemployed man who beheaded mother extended for four days
The police today obtained an order to extend the remand against an unemployed man who allegedly beheaded his mother for four days.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Tunisian man beheads woman, kills two more people in Nice church
A knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away
Fri Oct 30 2020
Three dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church
The knife attack had happened in or near the city's Notre Dame church and that police had detained the attacker.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Teenager asked pupils to identify French teacher before beheading him
A photograph of the teacher's body, accompanied by a message claiming responsibility posted on Twitter, was discovered on the assailant's phone, found near his body.
Sun Oct 18 2020
Teacher beheaded in France after showing Prophet Muhammad cartoons
The assailant, whose identity has not been established, was shot by police as they tried to arrest him and later died of his injuries.
Sat Oct 17 2020
Mexican journalist who wrote about crime found beheaded
The body of Julio Valdivia, 44, who specialized in the "nota roja" journalism that focuses on gruesome crime and violence, was found in the remote Tezonapa municipality.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Philippine troops recover remains of beheaded German hostage
Both the head and body of Jurgen Kantner were recovered while the troops were conducting combat, search and retrieval operations in Indanan town in the remote southern province of Sulu.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Philippines condemns 'barbaric beheading' of German hostage
The Philippines was seeking technological help from its allies to pinpoint the locations of remaining hostages and would stick to its tough "no ransom" policy.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Bangladeshi man found beheaded at apartment project site
The body of a Bangladeshi man was found with his head severed at the site of a 20-storey apartment construction project in Alam Jaya, Jeram, near here on Thursday.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, at least 56 dead
The death toll could rise as authorities get a clearer idea of the rebellion, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Key Abu Sayyaf militant killed in Lahad Datu shootout
Abu Sayyaf leader, Abraham Hamid, had led the kidnapping of several foreigners from a tourist resort in the volatile southern Philippines last year, two of whom were later beheaded.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Elderly woman beheaded: Unemployed man charged with grandmother's murder
In the incident, the 19-year-old suspect, who was said to be mentally unstable, apparently beheaded his grandmother with a knife before placing her head at the house entrance.
Thu Aug 18 2016
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