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Gunmen storm Brazil prison, more than 100 inmates escape
By mid-day 41 of the 105 escaped prisoners have been recaptured as security forces locked down the state capital
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Dadu policeman sentenced to life in prison
ASI Sikandar Bhurgari convicted for murder of a local PML-F leader
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Minister confirms Nawaz in ‘better class’ prison
The ousted PM will be be given commodities at his own expense
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Escaped US murderer captured after a three days on the run
An escaped convict, who went on a three-day run, was captured late Saturday
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Britain issues first sentencing guidelines for 'revenge porn'
'Revenge porn' – sharing private sexual images or videos without consent was made an offence in 2015
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Swedish court sentences three to prison over synagogue arson attack
The men, along with a number of others were seen, throwing burning torches at the synagogue
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Eleven dead in second prison riot in week in Venezuela
Riot at prison housing government opponents, prison under control
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From prison to power: leaders who served time
Anwar is expected to become the next Prime Minister after Mahathir steps down in a year or two.
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Indonesia's former speaker gets 15 years in jail for corruption
Setya Novanto, once among the country's most influential politicians, had been accused of taking millions in...
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Gang clashes in South Carolina prison leave seven dead, 17 injured
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster describes bloodshed as unfortunate but says these are dangerous people
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At least seven dead, 17 injured in South Carolina prison riot
After recent prison riots at Lee Correctional Institution it calls for nationwide stricter surveillance policies
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Punishing, not rehabilitating: K-P govt asked to explain poor condition of prisoners
PHC issues notice to IG prisons, Swabi prison chief, govt
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SC dismisses under-trial prisoner's plea against shifting to Sukkur prison
Petitioner asked to approach apex court after outcome on plea pending before high court
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A rotten prison system
The numbers in our rotten prisons is only set to rise, and prison reform can no longer be deferred
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Seven police killed in Mexico prison riot: officials
Police describe some of the prisoners as highly dangerous.
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French mother who killed 5 newborns gets 8-year prison term
37-year-old, tearfully asked the court for "forgiveness", saying it had "reopened terrible and cruel memories."
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Aging ex-junta officer back to prison in Argentina
Miguel Etchecolatz, 88, is serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity carried during military dictatorship
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Women in Asia's largest prison in India design jewellery to prepare for life outside
There are more than 400 foreigners in the jail serving sentences for crimes ranging from murder to trafficking
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Work begins on capital’s first penitentiary
Interior minister insists new jail will be a correctional facility
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Man sentenced to life for blasphemy
Court also imposed a fine of Rs300,000 on the convict
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Inmates drug guards, abseil from India jail using bed sheets
Their absence was not detected until prison wardens conducted the morning head count as hunt is still in process
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China sentences 13 Taiwanese nationals for telecom fraud
The group was sentenced to between two and 15 years in prison and slapped with fines
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Ritz-Carlton Riyadh hotel 'a prison for Saudi princes'
According to reports, the chain's hotel in the Saudi capital Riyadh has become a gilded cage
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Judgment on Class B to Sharjeel reserved
All accused, except for Sharjeel Memon, were presented in the accountability court in handcuffs
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Thirteen dead in Mexican prison as authorities put down riot
One prisoner died in the fire
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Prison as a soft option
Prisoners currently under trial have been referred to hospitals where they live lives of considerable luxury
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Court sentences man to six years in prison in Karachi
Muhammad Owais convicted of involvement in armed attack that killed three people six years ago
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US holding Iranians 'in gruesome prisons'
Washington reacted angrily to news as three US nationals are also currently being held in Iran
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Former Israeli Prime Minister freed from prison after parole in graft case
Israeli media reported that the conditions include reporting to police twice a month and a ban on leaving the country
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Man jailed for dangling baby from window to get Facebook likes
Man posted a picture of himself holding the baby out of a window with the caption, '1000 likes or I will drop him'
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Australia to build first prison aimed at isolating militants
Change comes after questions were raised about the police strategy of "contain and negotiate" in hostage situations
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Forgotten prisoners
There are thought to be at least 30 Pakistani inmates in the central prison
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Detainees found in 'secret cell' in Philippines: rights group
Stunned detainees came stumbling out of a hidden room
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Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails launch mass hunger strike
The strike was called in connection with Palestinian Prisoners Day, which is observed annually
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Former Power Rangers actor sentenced to prison
Actor admitted to stabbing his roommate to death
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New York mayor backs plan to shut notorious prison
Many New York officials and legal experts for years have been calling for the closure of the huge site
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Nisar orders repatriation of Robina, her daughter
Asks authorities to make arrangements for their repatriation
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Sent to prison: ATC awards 28-year jail to terrorist
Accused also confessed to his involvement in terrorism activities.
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Jail official sent to prison
The court also convicted four other officials of Adiala Jail for showing negligence in their duties
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SHC seeks report on medicine supplied to prisons
The sources said 38 samples of medicines had also been obtained from the jails and sent for laboratory testing
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Iranian filmmaker starts sentence: producer
Karimi spent 15 days in solitary confinement in 2013 when a trailer for the film was released on YouTube
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For female prisoners, misery and disease in K-P jails
With no awareness among lawmakers about life in prison, incarcerated women continue to live in appalling conditions
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US House of Representatives passes bill to halt Guantanamo transfers
The White House promises to veto the measure; there are currently about 60 prisoners at the base
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US inmates launch nationwide prison protests
They are protesting due to long-term isolation, inadequate health care, overcrowding, violent attacks and slave labour
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Keeping tabs: HR director visits central prison
Saqlain visited various barracks and had a discussion about problems faced by prisoners
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US prison rejects parole for ex-Beatles legend Lennon assassin for 9th time
The denial comes two years after Mark David Chapman's last parole request was rejected
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Women inmates enduring horrific conditions
Over 3,500 women and children interned in jails across Pakistan are living in deplorable conditions
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Saudi Arabians among three dead in India prison fight
Incident took place just before dawn at the Manipur central jail in the state capital Imphal
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UN Human Rights Commission slams Australia youth prison abuse
The inquiry was launched after ABC aired a video showing prison guards abusing teenage inmates
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Incarceration: Govt told to complete new prisons within two months
A civil society member had filed petition about condition of prisoners in Punjab and construction of new jails