Nurse charged for infecting 100 villagers with HIV in Cambodia

A nurse has been charged with murder after being accused of causing the spread of HIV to more than 100 villagers in north-western Cambodia, a court official has said.

Heng Luy, Deputy Prosecutor at Battambang provincial court, on Monday, confirmed charging unlicensed local nurse Yem Chrin on charges including spreading HIV, murder by torture, and running a unlicensed clinic.

China charges Jackie Chan's son over drug offence

China’s state prosecutor said on Monday it had formally charged Jaycee Chan, son of kung fu movie star Jackie Chan, with a drug offense, meaning he is almost certain to face trial.

Pakistan plans to execute 500 terror convicts in coming weeks

Pakistan plans to execute around 500 militants in coming weeks, officials said Monday, after the government lifted a moratorium on the death penalty in terror cases following a Taliban school massacre.

Six militants have been hanged since Friday amid rising public anger over Tuesday’s slaughter in the northwestern city of Peshawar, which left 149 people dead including 133 children.

Bomb blast at Gombe bus station kills at least 20

A bombing at a bus station in Gombe city killed at least 20 people today, the latest violence in the region repeatedly targeted by Boko Haram, the Red Cross said.

Linda Ikeji gets customized bottled drink from Coke

Another recognition for top blogger, Linda Ikeji as she gets a customized Coca-Cola bottled drink.