Eight including father nabbed over child rape, prostitution case
The suspects, aged between 25 and 42, would be taken to the Kajang Magistrates Court for a fresh remand application tomorrow.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Handcuffed, facedown and shot, Yemeni executed for child rape and murder
A man convicted of raping and murdering a three-year-old girl was executed in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Monday in front of hundreds of onlookers, the first public execution there since 2009.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Brazilian footballer arrested, suspected of raping girls aged 12 to 14
Brazilian police arrested former Botafogo footballer Jobson Leandro Pereira de Oliveira on suspicion of raping four girls aged between 12 and 14.
Fri Jun 24 2016
Cambodian suspect in toddler rape re-arrested
The suspect was hiding at a workshop in Paya Jaras when he was picked up by a police team about 6pm Sunday.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Child rapes in Delhi prompt plans to speed trials, lower prosecution age
Authorities in the Indian capital plan to speed up rape trials and lower the age at which juveniles can be prosecuted as adults following two alleged gang rapes of young girls.
Mon Oct 19 2015
Suspect who raped 11-year-old girl detained
The man was detained at his family home in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, last Thursday.
Sat Oct 17 2015
Counselling, support services for child rape victim
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said the Social Welfare Department would help the child gain confidence to lead a normal life.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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