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Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market
A German court handed down a life sentence in a Christmas market attack that shocked the country and fueled debate over immigration ahead of national elections.
Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
Iran executes two men over January mosque arson amid trial outcry
Ben-Gvir: Thunberg and flotilla activists 'deserve conditions of terrorists' in prison
“If any of them thought they would come here and be greeted with a red carpet and fanfare, they were mistaken,” Ben-Gvir said.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction
The American rapper was convicted on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances.
US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison
Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.
Birthday getaway gone wrong: Tourist hauled off into Italian jail over identity mix-up
"The nightmare is over," Ovidiu Andronache said after nearly a month behind bars because police mistook him for a convicted thief.
Ecuador prison riot leaves at least 17 dead
The riot follows another deadly outbreak earlier this week in a prison in southern Ecuador, where 14 people were killed.
Female prisoner dies in Iran; rights groups blame delayed medical treatment
Rights group Hengaw said prison officers had beaten her and accused her of "malingering" instead of immediately transferring her to the infirmary after her seizure.
Ukrainian civilians suffer systematic torture in Russian facilities, UN says
A UN report detailed cases of mock executions, electric shocks, and the use of prolonged stress positions on Ukrainian citizens for non-criminal acts.
Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says
Zhang Zhan, the Chinese journalist who exposed early COVID-19 conditions in Wuhan, has been sentenced to four more years in prison for her reporting, Reporters Without Borders says.
Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of leaking details on Red Cross prison visits to the press
The proposal, staunchly opposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Israel Prison Service, will be discussed in another forum, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Main suspect in British toddler Madeleine McCann's disappearance set to be released
German prosecutors first named Christian Brueckner a suspect in 2020, when he was already serving another sentence.
