3 year old Atlegang Aphane was shot by South African Police

Atelgang Aphane, a 3 year old South African was shot by a police officer while sitting in his parents car.  He was in a car that the police thought might belong to suspected criminals.  The police open-fired on the baby because he was carrying a black pipe that the...

Many Teachers 'face false claims' - William Golding Was Right.

"Nearly 30% of school staff have been the subject of a false allegation of misconduct by a pupil, a survey by a teaching union suggests.The Association of Teachers and Lecturers said false claims blighted careers and damaged private lives. The ATL, which surveyed 1,155...

Violent offenders receiving only police cautions

"If you commit a crime and get caught it is reasonable to think that you will go to court, be prosecuted and pay the price for your actions. Not necessarily. In fact, in England and Wales half of all criminal cases brought to justice these days are punished out of court by...

Kent Police: Can't come out, we're at the Fireworks

On Guy Fawkes Night, a man I spoke to said he called the Kent police out but they said they were 'too busy at the fireworks'. This does not make Kent feel safe on Fireworks Night.  Whey can't they put on more Specials?

Sowell’s House of Horrors – 4 More Bodies Recovered

+++POSTED YESTERDAY+++ CLEVELAND [WMAT News] – Police Chief Michael McGrath confirmed in a Tuesday news conference that, 4 more bodies have been recovered from the home of Anthony Sowell. A total of 10 bodies have now been recovered from the residence. “During the course...

Olympic Torch Relay: Day Two Beautiful Cedar Village

The Olympic Torch Relay on Day Two came through the beautiful little village of Cedar.  Cedar, BC is situated just south of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.  It's a small community of about 5 000 and still...

New Drink Driving legislation proposed in Ireland - Update

New Drink Driving legislation has been circulated in Ireland and will lead to an amendment to the current laws. It will bring Ireland into line with other EU countries. Current legislation sets a blood alcohol...

Cultural Activities Continue Despite Terrorism Threats

Karachi is not new to conflicts and violence but its people have forever proved to be quite resilient.  However, suicide bombings happening in some cities of Pakistan like Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore and also...

Stop Taser Torture, blogging for Justice Day - 12.4.09 announced

“Stop Taser Torture, blogging for Justice Day - 12.4.09"  has been announced. The  goal is to unite the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day – Taser Torture in America, Canada and throughout the world. Amnesty International says...

Police nab teacher responsible for 18 rape-cum-murders

A special team of the Karnataka Police claim to have nailed the “serial killer” responsible for rape and murder of 18 women aged between 22-35 in and around the areas of Indian city of Mangalore, Karnataka. A...

Reported rapes hit 20-year low

"Reported rapes have fallen to the lowest level in 20 years as DNA evidence helps send more rapists to prison and victims are more willing to work with police and prosecutors, victims advocates and crime researchers say."In some respects, I’m not entirely sure why I’m...

37 dead in Pakistan police office attack

One more Blood Red violent morning in Pakistan, reports from pakistan says that gunman attacked police station in Lahore. There is no official death toll figure. In similar incident in Kohat city, eight people died in bombing incident." Gunmen have attacked police offices in...

Metropolitan Police may shut down human trafficking unit

"The Metropolitan Police may shut its specialist unit to tackle human trafficking because of lack of funding. You might remember this is the second time that the unit has been threatened with closure due to funding issues; last time, it was given a reprieve."It would be a...

Nepal's Special Security Plan: Political Stunt?

By Krishna Hari Pushkar Nepal is a one of the most leading domiciles of many ethno-political insurgents. Since longtime, the country has lost its normalcy of law and order, good governance, civil supremacy, and democratic practices due to fast growing ratio of institutional...

Man Arrested for Warning G20 Protesters With Twitter

In Iran, citizens used Twitter to protest its regime and received support from the U.S.  Now, in the U.S., a man has been arrested for using the popular social media tool during a political protest."When the...

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