![Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717998392_TBMosul.jpg)
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Trump hush money trial stems from 'zombie case' brought back to life Trump hush money trial stems from 'zombie case' brought back to life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705558314_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Trump hush money trial stems from 'zombie case' brought back to life
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president is set to begin on April 15.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706695089_TBBobMarleyjpg.jpg)
Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says
The movie sees British actors Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch taking on the challenge of bringing Bob and Rita Marley to life on screen.
Sat Feb 03 2024
![Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
!['That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes 'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694150825_DannyMasterson.jpg)
'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
The women said Danny Masterson drugged and raped them in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003 at his house in the Hollywood Hills.
Fri Sep 08 2023
![Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678258528_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat
The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
![Buffalo mass shooting gunman apologizes, sentenced to life without parole Buffalo mass shooting gunman apologizes, sentenced to life without parole](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676522424_PaytonGendron.jpg)
Buffalo mass shooting gunman apologizes, sentenced to life without parole
Payton Gendron pleaded guilty to 15 state charges including murder and terrorism motivated by hate stemming from the mass shooting.
Thu Feb 16 2023
![Argentina's golden boy on the silver screen? Senna and Diego Maradona director wants to document Messi's magic Argentina's golden boy on the silver screen? Senna and Diego Maradona director wants to document Messi's magic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61671494654_LionelMessi.jpg)
Argentina's golden boy on the silver screen? Senna and Diego Maradona director wants to document Messi's magic
Leading documentary director Asif Kapadia wants to bring a Lionel Messi movie to life.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![Dutch court sentences 3 to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17 Dutch court sentences 3 to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668697100_MHT.jpg)
Dutch court sentences 3 to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17
The men remain fugitives. They are all believed to be in Russia, which will not extradite them.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Florida school mass shooter sentenced to life in prison Florida school mass shooter sentenced to life in prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667445898_NikolasCruz.jpg)
Florida school mass shooter sentenced to life in prison
A jury voted last month to spare Nikolas Cruz the death penalty, instead choosing life in prison without possibility of parole.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![Kuala Krai Mini Zoo springs back to life after 17 years Kuala Krai Mini Zoo springs back to life after 17 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61659048695_MiniZooKualaKrai.jpg)
Kuala Krai Mini Zoo springs back to life after 17 years
More than 50 species of animals like camels, hornbills, elephants and iguanas as well as a Mini Aquaria of fishes awaits visitors.
Fri Jul 29 2022
![Aidilfitri open house makes gaily return after two-year lapse Aidilfitri open house makes gaily return after two-year lapse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651568578_TBMBJOHOR.jpg)
Aidilfitri open house makes gaily return after two-year lapse
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of holding open house sprang back to life today with multi-racial crowds gathering to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Tue May 03 2022
Let's Talk: Living Art (Part 1) - Beyond A Coffee Table Book
Inspired in part by the 1971 book of biographical sketches of then contemporary Malaysian artists by Dolores Wharton, our guest sought to bring to life the lives of current contemporary artists. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Emelia Ong, author of "Living Art", and Noor Mahnum Mohamed, an artist featured in the book.
Sun Mar 20 2022