Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Black man freed by DNA test after 38 years in US prison for wrongful murder conviction
A Black man who spent nearly four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit was released in the state of California on Friday after DNA tests showed he was not the killer.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Chinese national sentenced to US prison after pleading guilty to stealing trade secrets
Xiang Haitao pleaded guilty in Missouri federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit economic espionage.
Fri Apr 08 2022
US prison rejects parole for Lennon assassin for 9th time
Mark David Chapman, who murdered former Beatles legend John Lennon, has been denied parole for a ninth time, New York state prison officials said on Monday.
Fri Sep 16 2016
New commander takes over at Guantanamo
A new commander took charge Wednesday at Guantanamo, the US prison for terror suspects that US President Barack Obama has tried in vain to close.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Japan's Mitsubishi apologises to US prisoners of war
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials made a landmark apology to US prisoners of war forced to work in its mines during World War II, seven decades after the conflict.
Mon Jul 20 2015
Osama's son-in-law sentenced to life in US prison
The 48-year-old Kuwaiti was found guilty on March 26 of plotting to kill Americans and providing material support to terrorists.
Wed Sep 24 2014
Egypt's Morsi to urge Obama to free blind sheikh
Mohamed Morsi plans to meet US President Barack Obama and raise the case of Omar Abdul Rahman who is serving a life sentence in a US prison.
Mon Jan 07 2013
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