Death Sentence Upheld on Iranian Web Developer Saeed Malekpour for Promoting Porn and 'Insulting Islam'
An Iranian national who earned a permanent resident status in Canada has been sentenced to die in Iran for “spreading corruption.”
News of the World Hacking Scandal: Jude Law, other Celebrities Get Settlement Payments from Rupert Murdoch's Media Group
British actor Jude Law is among the individuals who received just compensation from the media empire of Rupert Murdoch's News Group as part of the settlement in the case involving email and phone hacking instigated by the editors and reporters of the now-defunct News of the World, lawyers and reports have confirmed.
Smoking Ban Proposed for Auckland Public Places
Health authorities in Auckland have proposed a smoking ban in all public outdoor areas in the city saying the move will prevent the spread of the ill effects of second hand smoke, as well as the influence among children who are likely to pick up the habit.
SA Supreme Court Blocks Argonaut Resources’ Exploration Project
The South Australian Supreme Court overturned on Tuesday a ministerial approval given to Argonaut Resources (ASX: ARE) to drill for copper, gold and iron-oxide in parts of Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island.
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SA Police Arrests Woman With Phone Taser
A 52-year-old from Torrensville was arrested Tuesday night for possessing a taser disguised as a mobile phone.
Mental Patient on the Loose, Skips Arrest over Late Crime Report
The police had him over traffic violation, but he was let go. A day later, someone came forward accusing him of sexual assault and car theft.
Iraq War Vet Who Shot Park Ranger Freezes to Death in Escape Bid
An Iraq War veteran who shot dead a Mount Rainier park ranger on New Year's Day was found frozen to death on Monday ending a 200-men search that included a SWAT team, K-9s and helicopters.
Ex-Member of Cult in Tokyo Subway Gas Attack Surrenders
One of three former followers of the doomsday cult that caused the sarin gas attacks in Tokyo's subway trains and stations in 1995 has surrendered to police after 17 years on the run to escape prosecution from kidnapping and murder of another member's brother.
Father-and-son Burglars Arrested, $6.5 Million Loot Recovered
Victoria and NSW police have arrested a father and his son suspected of stealing $6.5 million worth of cash and valuables from a safety deposit box centre and from affluent homes in Melbourne's northeastern suburbs.
Afghan Girl Locked Up Inside Toilet for 5 Months Rescued
Police in Afghanistan have rescued a 15-year-old girl, who had been beaten, starved and locked up in a toilet for five months by her in-laws in the northeastern Baghlan province.
Egypt Court Stops Virginity Tests on Detainees
An Egyptian court ordered Tuesday the military to stop conducting virginity tests on detained women protesters.
Italy Fines Apple $1.18 Million for Misleading Consumers
Italy's Antitrust Authority fined three Apple companies $1.18 million (900,000 euros) for misleading local consumers on warranty terms and customer assistance.
China's Biggest Dairy Producer Mengniu Bogged Down by Tainted Milk Recalls
China is yet to be over its deadly tainted milk scandal because its largest dairy producer Mengniu has confiscated and removed milk cartons from local market shelves baring its label found with toxic substances.
Casino Player Collects $100,000 Jackpot Price Won Last Year
Christmas 2011 came big for an Adelaide woman following the disappointment last year when casino officials refused to honour her slot machine win, denying her the $100,000 jackpot.
Motorola Scores Win over Apple in German Patent Case
Motorola recently experienced victory as the company won against Apple regarding a patent case filed in Germany.
Melbourne Teen Sentenced to 13 Years for Killing Indian Student
Victoria's Supreme Court sentenced Thursday a 17-year-old teenager to 13 years for stabbing dead an Indian student at a park in January 2010.
Ship Carrying 69 Patriot Missiles, Explosives Detained In Finland
Finnish authorities on Wednesday detained a British-flagged ship and its 30 all-Ukrainian crews at the Port of Kotka on suspicion of illegally transporting 69 Patriot missiles and 160 tons of explosives.
NSW Police Find Drug Chemicals Hidden in Cargo Container Frames
Police in NSW found and seized more than 300 kilos of a chemical used in making "ice" hidden in frames of shipping containers.
2 Break-Ins in Naden Search Area in NSW
Fugitive Malcolm Naden has broken into a home in Barrington Tops, NSW for the second time while another home south in Niangala was also burglarised, but police are still investigating if he was responsible.
KGB Releases Arrested Journalists, Topless Protesters in Belarus
An Australian journalist, three Belarusian journalists and three Ukrainian protesters have been released by KGB officers, who arrested them during a topless protest against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in front of the former Soviet spy agency's headquarters in Minsk.
Can Apple Users Get Away with Using Siri Under the No Phones While Driving Ban?
Apple iPhone 4S users who thought they could get away from the total ban against electronic devices while driving by using Siri will still be held accountable if federal regulators will have their way.
Motorola vs. Microsoft: Android Partner Wins 6 of 7
The International Trade Commission issued a preliminary ruling that found Motorola Mobility Holdings of infringing on one of the seven patents held by Microsoft Corp.
Interpol Arrests NZ Runaway Millionaire in Hong Kong
A New Zealand man was arrested by Interpol officers after he was identified as the man who is wanted on multiple counts of theft and money laundering after allegedly fleeing to China.
Dozens of Bodies Seen Floating in Indian Ocean
Indonesian rescuers recovered 40 bloated and decomposing bodies in waters off eastern Java on Wednesday. The rescuers also saw other floating bodies that likely belong to the 200 missing passengers of a migrant boat that overturned on Saturday while sailing to Australia's Christmas Island.
Google Patents Self-Driving Car Technology
Google Inc. has successfully patented its futuristic driverless car technology that allows a human driver to pass the wheel to the self-driving car.
Aussie Navy Officer Spends Jail Time, Appeals Spanking Conviction
Lieutenant Commander John Alan Jones, a naval officer found guilty by a military court martial of spanking a young female sailor, is appealing his conviction.
Texas Plane Crash Kills 5
A small plane with five people aboard, including two children, has crashed in central Texas. There were no survivors.
Kazakhstan Protest Continues After Strike Dispersal Kills 14
Hundreds of demonstrators faced off with police in riot gears in the streets of Aktau in western Kazakhstan on Monday, the fourth day of violent protest movements in the region that already killed 14 people and wounded scores in two other cities.
France Recalls Faulty Breast Implants on 30,000 Women
Some 30,000 women will have to undergo surgery to remove breast implants suspected of causing cancer on eight women, according to France's health ministry.
Libyan Rebel Leader Sues Britain for Torture
A Libyan rebel commander who fought to oust Col. Moammar Gaddafi is suing the British government for its complicity in his torture by American and Libyan military interrogators in 2004.
India Anti-Corruption Activists Threatened with Needle Prick with HIV
A group of Indian activists calling for a law prosecuting corrupt government officials, including the prime minister and judges, has received a threat that their supporters will be pricked with needles tainted with HIV.
PNG Governor-General Backtracks, Says O’Neill is PM
Papua New Guinea Governor-General Michael Ogio on Monday recognised Peter O'Neill as the prime minister saying he erred in reinstating Sir Michael Somare in that post earlier.
Gina Rinehart Makes Last-Minute Bid to Keep Secret Legal Battle With Kids Over Family Wealth
Despite her last-minute effort, billionaire Gina Rinehart lost her bid to keep secret the family's legal battle over its $10-billion wealth.
Sperm Donor Now Has 14 Children, FDA Orders Him to Stop Donating
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a California man to stop donating sperm for free via his website after learning that he already fathered 14 children. But Trent Arsenault, 36, of Fremont continues to give his sperm until the court tells him to stop doing so.
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