'What justice is that?': Man who molested 6-year-old granddaughter may avoid prison time
Dean Hilpipre, the victim's paternal grandfather, pleaded guilty but could only get probation because of a reduction in the charges based on a plea deal.
'I've been with Isis for 2 years': Anti-Assad rebels capture child soldier during surprise attack
The footage was shared on social media and shows the boy lying on the ground, asking the rebels if they plan to shoot him.
What is Mardis Gras? Gear up for Fat Tuesday before the start of Lent
The celebrations are meant to mark the last day of feasting and celebration before the start of the Lenten period of fasting and abstinence.
'I'm going to kill you all': Ben Walsh attacks parents after fatally stabbing girlfriend over 24 times
Ben Walsh was arrested after he stabbed his parents at a restaurant and murdered his live-in girlfriend Olivia Bergstrom at their apartment earlier that day.
Screaming mummy: Is the man with the agonising death face Ramses III's murderous son Prince Pentewere?
Researchers have been debating the origins of the mummy, which features a face contorted in agony and believe the person may have been poisoned or buried alive.
3 charged with mutilation and murder of Michigan woman after her body was found in a burning car
Authorities are tracing the identity of the victim using dental records after her body was "burned beyond recognition".
MS-13 gang member gets 40-year sentence after teen was stabbed 153 times for flashing gang signs
The victim was lured to a park with the promise of sex before being attacked by the street gang and brutally murdered.
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un impersonators trying to 'bring world peace' get booted from Olympics event
The two men caused tension among spectators and were escorted out of stadium during the opening ceremony.
Would you spend £500 on a uniform? Japanese primary school under fire for Armani dress code
Parents of students at the Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo have raised concerns over the plan to adopt designer uniforms.
Shocking video shows parents applying hot sauce on boy's face as part of barbaric potty training
The clip titled 'potty training 101' has triggered widespread criticism on social media and police are currently investigating the issue.
Who is Rurik Jutting? British banker responsible for murder of Hong Kong prostitutes denied appeal
Jutting is currently serving a life sentence for the 2014 torture, rape and brutal killing of two women in the Asian financial capital.
Mexican man's face slashed by blade-wielding attacker who yelled 'f**k your country'
Police were able to obtain footage of the attack which took place while the victim was walking down a New York street with his one-year-old son.
Ancient buildings used for making beer and bread discovered in Egypt's Tel Edfu region
Archaeologists believe the complex may have been used to accommodate officials who were visiting the region to oversee mining of precious metals from the surrounding dessert area.
Headless bodies riddled with bullets dumped outside funeral home in Mexico
Authorities believe the brutal dismemberments were done by members of a drug cartel in the state of Chihuahua.
'Don't stop retrieving': Firefighters scoot across frozen creek to rescue terrified dog
Social media erupted with praise for the rescue team that made the daring attempt to bring the dog back to safety.
Woman claims husband stole her kidney during appendix operation in lieu of dowry payment
The Indian woman filed a police complaint after a check-up for abdominal pain revealed that she was missing a kidney.
Meth-using mother of 7 undergoes sterilisation in hopes of getting a lighter sentence
Summer Thyme Creel was found guilty of being part of a counterfeit cheque ring and underwent the surgery following a recommendation from the judge.
Discovery of ancient Anatolian church linked to early Christian worshippers in Turkey
The 5th century structure was found in the Black Sea province of Karabük and is thought to be one of the oldest in churches in Asia Minor.
Why has Japan's Princess Mako decided to postpone her wedding to 2020?
The event was expected to take place on 4 November but the Imperial Household Agency announced that it was being delayed due to lack of preparation.
Body of missing Ohio man found buried in cement following spat over love triangle
Carl Spencer is suspected of pushing the victim down a flight of stairs before trying to hide the body in the backyard of a Massillon home.
What is jauhar? Padmaavat movie writers defend ancient Hindu custom of self-immolation
The new Bollywood period drama has come under fire for showing women killing themselves to prevent being taken hostage or raped by the enemy.
Is Bruce McArthur a serial killer? Man charged with murders of 5 men from Toronto's Gay Village
Ontario police are searching properties across the Canadian city where the former landscaper may have hidden his victims' bodies.
Who is Alexandria Duval? Yoga teacher accused of driving identical twin off cliff faces trial
Duval suffered injuries but her sister was pronounced dead at the scene after the suspect allegedly drove the car off a 200-foot cliff in Maui, Hawaii.
'Slit their throats, watch them die': Isis releases new video calling for action against the West
The new footage was shared across various social media platforms in a bid to make up for the terror group's massive defeats in Syria and Iraq.
Honduras police chief helped drug cartel move a tonne of cocaine worth $20 million - Report
The newly-appointed head of national police, Jose David Aguilar Moran allowed a truck of drugs to avoid a bust by calling off the officers in charge.
Photos: Rare winter storm blankets desert region in Saudi Arabia in snow
Families visited the Tabuk region to enjoy the light snow fall and take photos before it melted away in a few hours.
Boy escapes death by 'a millimetre' after 6-inch screw gets lodged in his skull
The 13-year-old got injured after a wooden board with the screw landed on his head after he fell of the branch of a tree.
Man who bludgeoned his wife 19 times with a hammer gets life sentence
Reena Jadav's autopsy indicated that she had been struck around 19 times and had a broken skull and jaw.
Teacher asks forgiveness after making students send penis photos in exchange for good grades
Jose Maria, a Spanish teacher at the Passaic High School in New Jersey, was suspended after the mother of one of the students discovered the sexual texts.
AI web app accused of telling 7-year-old girl to 'do something naughty to me'
The school girl's mother from Kent said she discovered a chat sent by Cleverbot mentioning touching her body and kissing.
