August 1, 2016 Interpol arrests Nigerian accused in $60 million cybercrime Interpol says it has arrested a Nigerian accused of scamming $60 million from companies around the world through fraudulent emails.
August 1, 2016 Nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine seized in Kenya, police say Kenyan police officials say nearly 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of cocaine have been seized at the country's main seaport by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials and police.
August 1, 2016 Formula 1 chief's mother-in-law released in Brazil Brazilian police said Sunday they rescued the kidnapped mother-in-law of Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone from two men on the outskirts of Sao Paulo.
August 1, 2016 US launches airstrikes targeting IS in Libya The United Nations-backed Libyan government has announced that the U.S. military has begun conducting airstrikes against the Islamic State group at the government's request.
August 1, 2016 Amnesty warns that Malaysian law gives govt 'abusive powers' Amnesty International has warned that a Malaysian security law that comes into force Monday will give the government "unchecked and abusive powers" in a blow to human rights.
July 31, 2016 Mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone freed after being kidnapped in Brazil The mother-in-law of Bernie Ecclestone has been freed after being kidnapped in Brazil last month, according to local media.
July 31, 2016 Turkey's president reforms military after failed coup A new presidential decree has introduced sweeping reforms to Turkey's military in the wake of the failed coup in the country.
July 31, 2016 The Latest: Italian journalist dies covering papal visit The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 09:10 a.m.
July 31, 2016 Embassies call on Maldives president to return to democracy The U.S. embassy and other foreign missions have urged the Maldives president to return to the path of democracy saying they are concerned over what they call recent erosions of fundamental freedoms and institutions of democracy in the archipelago state.
July 31, 2016 Modern-day 'caveman' has lived in cavern for 40 years Pedro Luca has lived in a cave in northern Argentina for 40 years.
