Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms
The proposed legislation would apply to those above 21 who are convicted of crimes that include culpable homicide, rape and sex with minors.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Girl charged with culpable homicide over death of brother
A teenage girl was charged in the Juvenile Court today with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, for causing the death of her younger brother last week.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Zulfarhan murder case: Six accused escape the gallows, get 18-year jail for culpable homicide
Six students of UPNM escaped the gallows but were sentenced to 18-year jail after they were found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Six UPNM students found guilty of culpable homicide in death of Zulfarhan Osman
The defence had succeeded in proving that all the accused had caused injuries to Zulfarhan Osman without the intent to kill.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Singaporean jailed for 30 years for 'horrific' torture, killing of Myanmar maid
Murugayan is charged for killing her Myanmar maid after more than a year of abuse that included starving, torturing and beating her.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Banana planter escapes death penalty
A banana planter today escaped the death penalty after the High Court amended his murder charge to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Wed Sep 30 2020
India arrests South Korean CEO, 11 others for gas leak at LG Polymers
The arrests were made under a case of culpable homicide filed against the company
Wed Jul 08 2020
Man sentenced to six years' jail for causing infant's death
Judge Datuk Wan Ibrahim Wan Arfah passed the sentence after Wong Weng Yew, 43, former manager of a cleaning services company, pleaded guilty to the alternative charge offered by the prosecution.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Pistorius in prison single room cell
Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is serving his six-year sentence for killing his girlfriend in a single hospital prison cell, an official said Thursday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder in South Africa court
Oscar Pistorius will learn Wednesday how long he will spend in jail when a judge sentences him for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp three years ago.
Wed Jul 06 2016
Baby decapitated after doctor in India uses wrench and string to pull it out
Senior Police Officer Mohammad Tariq said the pair had been arrested after evading arrest for two days and have been booked for culpable homicide, not amounting to murder.
Wed Nov 18 2015
Pistorius set for release from prison - but it could be brief
The star athlete was sentenced in October 2014 to five years in prison for culpable homicide, a charge equivalent to manslaughter.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Cleared of murder, Pistorius faces homicide verdict
Celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius arrived in court on Friday to face judgement for culpable homicide, a verdict that will decide if the famed Blade Runner walks free after his shock murder acquittal.
Fri Sep 12 2014
Bollywood star Salman Khan charged with homicide
An Indian court on Wednesday charged Bollywood star Salman Khan with culpable homicide over a 2002 hit-and-run case that could land him behind bars for 10 years, his lawyer and reports said.
Thu Jul 25 2013
Pistorius brother faces trial over fatal car crash
The older brother of South African star athlete Oscar Pistorius has been charged with culpable homicide over a car accident in 2010, local media reported on Sunday.
Sun Feb 24 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024