Police in Spain have warned drivers against performing a viral dance challenge based on Canadian hip-hop superstar Drake’s latest hit “In my feelings”, saying they could face criminal charges. Videos posted on social media with…
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Police in New York investigating rap mogul Russell Simmons
Police in New York are investigating allegations made by several women who have accused hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of rape and sexual abuse, a spokesman told AFP Thursday. “The NYPD has received information regarding allegations…
Fake policeman caught after stopping real cop
A motorist who pretended to be a policeman was caught in the act when he pulled over a real officer for speeding, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Jonathan Weekes from Wales, 48, used a blue…
UK Police use flowers to reduce crime
Police are spending thousands of pounds on flowers.Avon and Somerset police have been given a grant to start a community flower garden in Bristol, Southwestern England, in attempt to deter crime, the Daily Telegraph newspaper…
An app to burst Nairobi’s traffic jam or at least avoid it
Last year, IBM research listed Nairobi as one of the cities with the worst traffic globally, costing the country an estimated $580,000 in lost revenue and hours per day. IBM, in a follow up report,…
Police probe Chris Brown fight with rapper Ocean
Los Angeles police are investigating a fight between singer Chris Brown — still on probation for beating girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 — and rapper Frank Ocean, according to a spokesman. Ocean wants Brown — who…
Malawi prostitutes accused of killing non-paying clients
Prostitutes in the northern Malawian city of Mzuzu are accused of killing two clients by drowning them in a dam after they failed to pay for sex, police said on Tuesday. “After a long time…
Hip Hop star Emmanuel Jal beaten by police
International hip hop star and renowned peace activist Emmanuel Jal was badly beaten by police in the South Sudanese capital of Juba last night on 8 September 2012. At approximately 9:30pm, Emmanuel was en route…
Ringtone not eligible for arrest in KRA sting
Musician Ringtone Apoko has escaped arrest over his personalised car number plates, after revealing that he has removed the illegal plates and replaced them with those bearing authorised numbers. Speaking to Capital Newsbeat, Ringtone said…
Rape scandal rocks Big Brother Brazil
Police are investigating a cast member of Brazil’s most popular reality TV show, “Big Brother Brazil,” for allegedly raping a fellow contestant. Early Sunday, after a party that was scripted as part of the show,…