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Interpol targets 55 suspects using social network sites for child sex abuse imagesupdated: Tue May 22 2012 19:18:00

An Interpol investigation into social networking groups exchanging child abuse material has targeted 55 key suspects in 20 countries, including the United States, and 12 children have been identified and removed from harm, the agency said Tuesday.

International alert issued for fugitive Iraqi vice president updated: Wed May 09 2012 01:00:00

Interpol on Tuesday issued a "red notice" for Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, who is suspected of guiding and financing terrorist attacks in the country.

Interpol notice tests U.S.-Venezuela relationsupdated: Thu May 03 2012 11:03:00

A former Venezuelan judge -- a fugitive in his home country who was last known to be in the United States -- stands to become a source of contention between the two nations.

Libya moves for Gadhafi spy chief's extraditionupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 12:38:00

Interpol issued a Red Notice alert for Libya's former spy chief, who was arrested in Mauritania last week and is wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

Interpol arrests suspected 'Anonymous' hackersupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 07:19:00

Police in Europe and South America have arrested 25 alleged members of the "Anonymous" hacking group, Interpol said, amid a suspected attack on its own website by the group's supporters.

FIFA vows tough action on match-fixing in soccerupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 04:31:00

FIFA's head of security has told CNN that match-fixing in soccer is fueled by an illegal gambling market of up to $1 trillion and says governments must work together to stamp out the problem.

Niger's leader stands by amnesty offer to Gadhafi's sonupdated: Sun Nov 13 2011 01:38:00

Niger's president is standing by his country's decision to offer amnesty to one of the late Moammar Gadhafi's sons, saying he is entitled to stay in his nation like other "Libyan refugees."

Gadhafi's son challenges Interpol warrantupdated: Wed Nov 02 2011 19:33:00

One of slain Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi's surviving sons is challenging an Interpol arrest warrant on the grounds that it is politically motivated and was sought by a new Libyan leadership that lacks legitimacy, a lawyer for Saadi Gadhafi said Wednesday.

Libyans battle to protect ancient treasures from lootingupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 11:19:00

Walking along the tree-lined gravel track towards one of the Roman Empire's greatest architectural legacies, little can prepare you for what you are about to experience.

Libya's treasures under threatupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 11:19:00

Libyans protect ancient treasures at Roman sites, but experts fear many have been looted. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Gadhafi's son slams Interpol arrest warrantupdated: Sun Oct 02 2011 16:21:00

Saadi Gadhafi, son of Libya's deposed leader Moammar Gadhafi, denied accusations Sunday in an Interpol warrant for his arrest.

Besieged city of Sirteupdated: Sun Oct 02 2011 16:21:00

CNN's Phil Black reports on a mass exodus from the city of Sirte, Libya.

Soccer's year zero: How match fixing ruined the beautiful gameupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 08:47:00

It was the highest profile, and most embarrassing, sanction imaginable.

FIFA targets match fixersupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 08:47:00

FIFA Head of Security Chris Eaton tells CNN's Pedro Pinto that some young players are being targeted by criminal organisations.

Are some countries abusing Interpol?updated: Mon Jul 18 2011 20:22:00

If taunting were a crime, Shahram Homayoun would certainly have to plead guilty.

Interpol issues alerts for suspects in Hariri killingupdated: Thu Jul 14 2011 22:02:00

Interpol, the international police agency, issued wanted persons alerts Wednesday in connection with the 2005 killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 others.

Hezbollah: Israel behind Hariri deathupdated: Thu Jul 14 2011 22:02:00

Hezbollah repeated claims Israel was behind an assassination of PM Hariri. CNN's Rima Maktabi reports.

FIFA to meet with Interpol in match-fixing investigationupdated: Fri May 06 2011 10:11:00

FIFA will meet with Interpol on Monday as soccer's governing body continues its bid to stamp out illegal gambling and match-fixing, it announced on Friday.

Coachella preview: Bands plan ambitious multimedia installationsupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 09:26:00

Fans wandering through the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend will encounter an ambitious array of audiovisual installations created by bands including Arcade Fire, Animal Collective and Interpol.

Swiss twins last seen on ferry, official saysupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 12:27:00

Missing Swiss twin girls were last seen alive on a ferry to the island of Corsica, a French official said Wednesday.

Search continues for missing twinsupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 14:50:00

A multi-nation search is on for 6-year-old twins after their father was killed in Italy. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.

Police: No sign of missing Swiss twinsupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 14:50:00

Swiss police said Monday there have been no sightings of 6-year-old twin girls since they were abducted by their father more than a week ago.

International search is on for abducted Swiss twinsupdated: Sun Feb 06 2011 21:18:00

Police in three European countries were looking Sunday for 6-year-old twin girls abducted by their father, who was found dead last week.

Turkish doctor suspected of human organ trafficking arrestedupdated: Wed Jan 12 2011 10:19:00

A Turkish doctor arrested in an investigation into an alleged human organ smuggling ring protested his innocence Wednesday.

Interpol: Police rescue 140 children from Gabon marketsupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 10:02:00

Police in Gabon have rescued more than 140 children who were smuggled in from 10 countries to forcibly work in local markets, Interpol said.

Authorities arrest suspect in Dutch child abuse caseupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 07:43:00

A substitute preschool teacher suspected of molesting up to 50 children has been arrested in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the international police organization Interpol said.

Interpol puts Assange on most-wanted listupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 16:32:00

Interpol, at the request of a Swedish court looking into alleged sex crimes from earlier this year, has put WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on its most-wanted listed.

Warrant out for WikiLeaks founderupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 16:32:00

Interpol has issued a warrant for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in connection with alleged sex crimes.

Will the U.S. prosecute Julian Assange?updated: Thu Dec 02 2010 01:12:00

U.S. authorities may be looking for just the right moment to try to detain WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is the subject of a wanted-persons alert sent to police agencies around the world, CNN's senior legal analyst said Wednesday.

Police arrest 600, seize $50 million in fake goods in Latin Americaupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 10:33:00

Police have arrested 600 people and seized $50 million in fake goods in 13 Latin American nations, Interpol said Friday.

Interpol issues global alert ahead of Quran burningupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 12:33:00

Interpol issued a global alert to its 188 member countries Thursday, warning of a "strong likelihood" of violent attacks if plans for a Quran burning in Florida go ahead.

9 tons of fake medicine seized in East Africaupdated: Thu Aug 26 2010 10:54:00

Authorities have seized 9,072 kilograms (20,000 pounds) of counterfeit medicine and arrested 80 people suspected of illegal trafficking in six East African nations, Interpol said Thursday.

Hunting down an escaped convictupdated: Wed Aug 11 2010 22:29:00

CNN's Brian Todd reports on a massive multi-state manhunt for an escaped convict and his alleged accomplice.

Officials: Arizona fugitives probably not in Arkansas after allupdated: Wed Aug 11 2010 22:29:00

Law enforcement officers in Arkansas on Wednesday night were conducting a manhunt for a pair of suspected robbers who they now believe are likely not fugitives from Arizona.

Thousands held in Asian gambling bustupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 13:31:00

More than 5,000 people have been arrested and nearly $10 million seized in an operation targeting alleged illegal soccer gambling in Asia during the World Cup, Interpol reported Friday.

Thousands held in Asian gambling bustupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 13:31:00

Thousands are arrested in an operation targeting illegal soccer gambling in Asia during the World Cup.

Venezuela asks Interpol to arrest openly critical TV station's ownerupdated: Fri Jun 18 2010 19:35:00

Venezuela has asked Interpol to arrest the owner of the only TV station still openly critical of leftist President Hugo Chavez, the government announced Friday.

Interpol: Van der Sloot tried to extort Holloway's motherupdated: Wed Jun 09 2010 13:10:00

Joran van der Sloot, who authorities say has confessed to the murder of a Peruvian woman, faces criminal charges in Alabama because he tried to extort $250,000 from Natalee Holloway's mother, according to an Interpol document.

People.com: Murder Suspect Joran Van der Sloot Arrested in Chileupdated: Thu Jun 03 2010 19:48:00

The Dutch national is the prime suspect in the murder of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman

Interpol issues global alert for stolen artupdated: Sun May 23 2010 05:17:00

Interpol has issued a global alert for a Picasso painting and four other works stolen from a Paris art museum -- a sign that authorities believe thieves may have taken the paintings outside the country.

Famous paintings stolen from Paris museumupdated: Sun May 23 2010 05:17:00

Thieves steel five famous paintings worth millions of dollars from the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Interpol ramps up hunt for Saddam Hussein's daughterupdated: Mon Apr 05 2010 14:19:00

The international police organization Interpol has stepped up the hunt for Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter, who is wanted by Iraqi authorities on terrorism charges.

Interpol expands search for Dubai killing suspectsupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 11:18:00

Interpol announced Monday it is issuing notices to help search for another 16 suspects believed linked to the January killing of a Hamas leader in Dubai.

The Fareed Challengeupdated: Fri Dec 18 2009 18:31:00

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Scores arrested in wildlife poaching raidsupdated: Mon Nov 30 2009 13:34:00

More than 2 tons of ivory has been seized and more than 100 people arrested in an international operation targeting wildlife crime in eastern Africa, Interpol announced Monday.

Clergyman linked to Rwandan genocide seized in Italyupdated: Sun Oct 25 2009 06:59:00

A Rwandan accused of "complicity" in the massacre of students at the college he headed during the country's genocide 15 years ago has been arrested in Italy, where he served as a clergyman, an international police agency said.

Interpol warrants for Pakistani militantsupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 12:08:00

Interpol has issued alerts for at least two Pakistani Islamists wanted by India for last year's terror strikes in Mumbai that killed more than 160 people.

Argentina protests Ahmadinejad cabinet choiceupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 22:21:00

Jewish groups and the Argentine government condemned Friday the nomination of a man accused in the 1994 terrorist bombing of a Jewish center to serve as Iran's defense minister.

Police say ransom demanded in Arctic Sea mysteryupdated: Sat Aug 15 2009 11:47:00

A ransom has been demanded for a missing Russian cargo ship which vanished two weeks ago after being involved in a suspected hijacking off the coast of Sweden last month, Finnish police told CNN Saturday.

Pakistan launches global manhunt for Mumbai suspectsupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 21:53:00

Pakistan has launched a global manhunt for 13 fugitives wanted in connection with last year's terror attacks on the Indian financial capital of Mumbai.

Inmates in chopper jail break on crime spreeupdated: Sun Aug 02 2009 06:41:00

Three men who escaped from prison in Belgium in a daring helicopter escape committed a string of robberies on Saturday, a police spokesman said.

Trio break out of Belgium prison in helicopterupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 15:14:00

Three prisoners -- including one considered to be among Belgium's most dangerous criminals -- have broken out of a prison near Bruges in a daring helicopter escape.

Colombia seeks arrest of Mexican student tied to FARCupdated: Fri Jul 10 2009 02:10:00

At the request of the Colombian government, Interpol, an international police agency, has issued an alert for the arrest of a Mexican student linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

Hondurans mourn dead protesterupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 02:29:00

Honduran protesters are mourning the death of their comrade in violent clashes with military. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports

Costa Rica to host Honduras talks this weekupdated: Wed Jul 08 2009 02:29:00

Mediation efforts to resolve the political crisis in Honduras are expected to begin Thursday, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said.

Air France CEO: Don't assume sensors caused crashupdated: Fri Jun 12 2009 06:08:00

There should be no assumed link between on-board speed sensors and the crash of Air France Flight 447 into the Atlantic Ocean last week, the airline's chief executive said Thursday.

Money on the runupdated: Sat May 23 2009 10:04:00

New Zealand couple flee with cash after bank blunder. TVNZ's Melissa Strokes reports.

Mexican official resigns after mass jailbreakupdated: Fri May 22 2009 12:43:00

Nearly a week after dozens of inmates walked out of a prison in Zacatecas, the central Mexican state's top security official has resigned, state-run media reported Friday.

Global manhunt for accidental millionaires focuses on Hong Kongupdated: Fri May 22 2009 07:36:00

Police hunting for a New Zealand couple who fled the country after a bank mistakenly paid them $NZ10 million (US$6 million) believe they traveled to Hong Kong.

Interpol: Iran not asking for Israeli arrestsupdated: Mon Mar 02 2009 12:49:00

Interpol has denied "erroneous" media reports that Iran has asked it to help arrest Israeli leaders that Tehran has accused of war crimes.

Global alert issued for 85 terror suspectsupdated: Wed Feb 11 2009 09:07:00

Interpol has issued a rare global security alert for 85 suspected al Qaeda-linked terrorists wanted by Saudi Arabia.

Terror-hit Mumbai hotels to reopenupdated: Sat Dec 20 2008 21:01:00

A day before the partial openings of two luxury hotels damaged by terrorists in Mumbai last month, an Interpol delegation visited India to offer expanded access to global databases and high-tech investigative tools.

Time.com: Interpol: Chavez Has Arms Buildupupdated: Fri May 16 2008 11:00:00

Interpol documents suggest a dramatic arms buildup by President Hugo Chavez could benefit leftist guerrillas that the U.S. has spent billions to defeat

Chavez: Interpol report a 'clown show'updated: Thu May 15 2008 22:18:00

Colombia did not alter computer files that it claims show Venezuelan support for a leftist rebel group, the international police organization Interpol said Thursday.

Time.com: Santa Vs. Interpolupdated: Fri May 09 2008 19:00:00

Child molesters may lurk and thrive in the shadows of the Internet, but Interpol may have discovered how to use that refuge against them

Global pedophile manhuntupdated: Thu May 08 2008 16:21:00

Interpol asks the public's help in a global hunt to find a suspected pedophile. CNN's Phil Black reports.

Photos show arrest in global pedophile huntupdated: Thu May 08 2008 16:21:00

A pedophile suspect who became the subject of an international manhunt this week after an appeal from Interpol has been detained in the United States.

Pedophile appeal nets 200 new leads updated: Wed May 07 2008 05:04:00

Interpol is chasing more than 200 leads on the potential identity of a pedophile suspected of molesting young boys, just one day after launching a global manhunt.

Sponsors become targetsupdated: Thu May 01 2008 11:27:00

CNN's Kristie Lu Stout speaks with Damien Ryan about the risk involved with sponsoring the Olympics.

Interpol: Protesters will target Olympicsupdated: Thu May 01 2008 11:27:00

The threat of violence at this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing is greater than first thought and could include anything from violent assaults to large attack plots, the head of Interpol warned Friday.

People.com: Helena Christensen Steps Out with Interpol Rockerupdated: Thu Mar 27 2008 19:35:00

She is spotted kissing and holding hands with Paul Banks at her store

Pedophile suspect on trialupdated: Mon Mar 10 2008 21:23:00

Suspected pedophile Christopher Paul Neil, whose internet photo was unscrambled by Interpol, arrives for court in Bangkok.

Missing Marine: Wife involved?updated: Tue Jan 29 2008 22:55:00

CNN's Nancy Grace explores the role of missing Marine's wife in the death of pregnant Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach

Mexico issues warrant for Laurean a week after sightingupdated: Tue Jan 29 2008 22:55:00

Six days after Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean was tracked to a town in Mexico, a Mexican court issued an arrest warrant Monday for the alleged killer, the U.S. Embassy said.

Interpol boss faces charges, quitsupdated: Sun Jan 13 2008 11:02:00

South Africa's embattled police commissioner resigned Sunday as president of Interpol, a day after he took an extended leave of absence from his police duties, the international crime-fighting agency said in a statement.

Police chief placed on leaveupdated: Sun Jan 13 2008 11:02:00

South Africa's police chief and head of Interpol faces corruption charges. CNN's Emily Chang reports.

Pedophile's image reconstructedupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 16:46:00

Interpol asks for help in identifying a suspected pedophile whose face was digitally altered. ITN reports.

Pedophilia suspect arrestedupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 16:46:00

A suspected pedophile who was the subject of a global manhunt is in custody in Thailand. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

Pedophile suspect shown to mediaupdated: Mon Oct 22 2007 16:46:00

Thai police have arrested a suspected Canadian pedophile following a global manhunt launched when computer experts unscrambled digital photos allegedly showing him sexually abusing young boys.

Alleged pedophile arrestedupdated: Sat Oct 20 2007 05:48:00

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the capture of an alleged pedophile in Thailand after an international manhunt.

Thai police: Three boys identify suspectupdated: Sat Oct 20 2007 05:48:00

Thai investigators say their case against a suspected pedophile is based on information from three boys in Thailand who say they were abused by the man when he made an earlier trip to the country.

Canadian man sought in Internet child sex abuse caseupdated: Tue Oct 16 2007 21:39:00

A teacher from Canada suspected of sexually abusing young boys in photographs posted on the Internet is now the subject of an intense manhunt in Thailand, where authorities believe he is currently located.

Interpol identifies pedophile suspectupdated: Tue Oct 16 2007 01:34:00

First Interpol unmasked his face. Now it knows his name.

Photos show mystery child sex manupdated: Mon Oct 08 2007 13:35:00

Interpol on Monday took the unprecendented step of making a global appeal for help to identify a man from digitally reconstructed photos taken from the Internet that it said showed him sexually abusing underage boys.

Hussein-linked 'terrorist' caughtupdated: Tue Aug 28 2007 06:42:00

Iraqi forces detained the suspected leader of a terrorist cell network believed to be funded by Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter, who is wanted by Iraqi authorities on terrorism charges, the U.S. military announced Monday.

Benazir Bhutto speaksupdated: Tue Aug 07 2007 00:58:00

Benazir Bhutto speaks

Warships aid search for Yemeni escapeesupdated: Thu Feb 09 2006 08:38:00

International warships under the command of the U.S. Navy moved Thursday into waters off Yemen, attempting to block possible escape routes for 23 prisoners who escaped last week, a senior U.S. military official said.

Second terrorist ID'd in Yemen jailbreakupdated: Wed Feb 08 2006 18:41:00

Another terrorist wanted in the United States was identified among the escapees from a Yemeni prison last week, the FBI said Wednesday.

Yemen prison break raises alarms at seaupdated: Tue Feb 07 2006 20:48:00

Last week's jailbreak in Yemen of convicted terrorists, including the man considered to be the mastermind of the attack on the destroyer USS Cole, poses "a serious problem," U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday.

USS Cole plotter escapes prisonupdated: Sun Feb 05 2006 09:21:00

Interpol has issued "an urgent global security alert" after 23 "dangerous individuals" -- including a man identified as the mastermind of the attack on the USS Cole in 2000 -- escaped from a Yemeni prison.

Wanted notice for Benazir Bhuttoupdated: Thu Jan 26 2006 08:28:00

Interpol issued international wanted persons notices Thursday for Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's former prime minister, and her husband.

Al-Zarqawi 'wanted' by Interpolupdated: Wed Dec 28 2005 06:57:00

Interpol, the international police agency, issued an "international wanted persons notice" Wednesday for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the head of al Qaeda in Iraq.

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