Brooklyn 'gang rape': Teenager recants playground rape claim after prosecutors learn of father's incest
Both the 18-year-old and her father provided "inconsistent and unreliable accounts" of the incident.
Isis threatens Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in chilling video
Twitter suspended 125,000 accounts this month because of users making threats or promoting terrorism.
Indian army to allow women to take up combat roles in all sections of armed forces
President Pranab Mukherjee's announcement will see women fly warplanes by 2017.
Walsall Syria arrests: Trainee maths teacher found guilty of concealing husband's plans to join Isis
Mother-of-three, Lorna Moore from County Tyrone, was convicted of terror offences at the Old Bailey.
2 women arrested on suspicion of child abduction after 9-week-old baby taken from Telford home
The infant went missing on 24 Feburary from his home sparking an urgent appeal from West Mercia Police.
Two of Warren Jeffs' brothers among 11 polygamous sect leaders arrested for money laundering
A double raid in Utah and South Dakota led to members of the sect being accused of food stamp fraud.
Police deliberately kill dog running loose on dual carriageway to 'prevent crash'
North Wales Police said that the foxhound was running close to the A55 at various locations on Tuesday
South Africa: Radovan Krejcir gets 35 years in jail for pouring boiling water over man's head
Czech 'mafia boss' Krejcir avoided sentencing after court was evacuated following a bomb threat.
Former bank robber charged with trying to blackmail Bayern Munich for millions in cash and diamonds
The 63-year-old was known as the 'Broomstick Robber' in the 1990s, according to German Police
2 teenage girls accused of beating alcoholic in Durham to death and posting pictures on Snapchat
The two girls aged 13 and 14 are alleged to have murdered Angela Wrightson in her home.
Quebec's film award named after director Claude Jutra expunges his name after paedophile allegations
A family friend of the 'grandfather of Quebec cinema' said he had been sexually abused by Jutra.
Sheena Bora murder: Media tycoon Peter Mukerjea charged with murder over stepdaughter's death
Indian media mogul Peter Mukerjea has now been formerly charged following his November arrest.
'Cruel, depraved and inhumane' Mark Armstrong abducted and raped teen in 32-hour ordeal
The girl's 'bravery and resilience was quite remarkable', Judge Lady Wise said.
Man attempts to flee from Spain into Gibraltar in stolen Spanish Civil Guard car
The interloper was arrested seconds after his wild attempt to enter British territory.
Founder of 'Facebook for the filthy rich' says ex-fiancée stole $2.1m in gold and jewellery after split
Scott Mitchell says 99 diamond necklaces, 147 gold rings and 172 loose diamonds were stolen
Isis: 4 Kurdish women raped by Daesh jihadists then stoned to death for 'adultery', say activists
According to reports from the Isis stronghold of Mosul the four women were stoned to death in front of a large crowd
Lord Brittan's bereaved widow accepts 'full' Met Police apology for dropped rape case
The Conservative peer died in 2015 before he was informed a rape case against him had been dropped
Akhtar Javeed killing: Police charge two men with murder
The 56-year-old was shot dead in Digbeth on 3 February.
Syria: France urges Turkey to stop assault on Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkey began shelling Kurdish forces in northern Aleppo on 13 February.
Auschwitz prison guard Jakob Denzinger dies in Croatia while still receiving US benefits
Denzinger claimed millions of dollars in social security benefits in the US.
War on Isis: SAS sniper takes Daesh commander's head off while giving beheading lessons
The marksman reportedly fired from a distance of 1,200 metres.
Malaysia 1MDB scandal: FBI investigating Goldman Sachs and Tim Leissner's connection to missing money
Banker has since returned to the US from his post as chairman of Goldman's Southeast Asia operations
Kanye West tells fans that he is $53m (£36m) in debt before Saturday Night Live performance
Kanye told his fans in a series of tweets that he had amassed the personal debt.
Pope Francis challenges Mexican government on corruption and drug 'cancer' during landmark visit
The Pope is on a whistle stop tour of Latin America, with Brazil, Paraguay and Chile after Cuba and Mexico.
Greek police arrest three heavily-armed Britons suspected of trying to join Kurdish forces fighting Isis
The trio, allegedly all Iraqi Kurds with British passports, were said to be carrying 18 rifles and 227,000 cartridges.
Taiwan Earthquake: 116 confirmed dead in Tainan as search for survivors concluded
The bulk of those that died, 114, were all living in the Weiguan Jinlong (Golden Dragon) apartment complex.
EU Referendum: David Cameron's personal ratings plummet as EU ponders new deal
The British PM will head to Brussels on Thursday knowing that many UK citizens are unhappy with his new EU deal.
EU Referendum: Five Labour grandees including Neil Kinnock and Hilary Benn back David Cameron's EU reforms
The five have penned an open letter saying 'It's clear Britain is stronger, safer and better off' in the EU.
Revolutionary 'statin for the brain' may prevent Alzheimer's, says new report
Researchers at the University of Cambridge say that they may be able to prevent Alzheimer's after tests on worms
F-16 pilot forced to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes due to avoid crash landing in Isis territory
The F-16 suffered from a fuel malfunction, requiring it to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes.
