Man charged in rape, slaying of Florida girl, 6

"TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- A man already in prison for burglary and stealing a car was charged Tuesday in the rape and slaying of a 6-year-old southwest Florida girl nearly two years ago, police said. ...

Thaksin flees Thailand corruption trial and returns to exile in Britain

The Thai Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant for ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife after they skipped bail and refused to return to Thailand to stand trial for corruption. The couple issued a statement read on state television today saying they will not...

Ex-cop's wire-wearing pal charged in scuffle

"CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- A man who says he cooperated with police and wore a wire during conversations with a former police sergeant considered a suspect in his wife's disappearance was charged Friday with battery after shoving Drew Peterson in a barber shop parking lot. ...

Shame drives HIV couple to kill themselves and their three children

This was very tragic...Parents who apparently infected HIV in Bombay hanged themselves after poisoning their three children. The incident happened after discovering that their only daughter had also contracted the virus. " The couple, who lived in a middle-class district...

Parents heading to Europe forget tot at airport

I thought such incident only happens on movie... " AN Israeli couple heading to Europe remembered to take their duty-free and 18 suitcases, but forgot their three-year-old daughter at the airport. The couple and their five children were late for a charter flight to Paris...