As Syrian troops continue to tighten their grip on cities where anti-government protests have been strongest, a human rights group says it has evidence that at least 750 people have been killed in the violence so far. The National Organisation for Human Rights in Syria says it has a list of names and causes of death for each victim.
In a decision that's outraged much of Belgium, the former wife and
accomplice
of a convicted paedophile is to be released early from prison, having served less than half of her 30-year sentence. Michelle Martin was charged for her role in assisting her husband Marc Dutroux to kidnap and rape six young girls, four of whom died. Bethany Bell reports.
The way is now clear for Michelle Martin to walk free. Under Belgian law, convicts can ask for early release after serving one third of their sentence. On Tuesday, the prosecutor's office did not
lodge
an appeal against the move. It's expected that Michelle Martin will move to a convent in France to serve out her probation. The decision has caused a huge outcry in Belgium. Parents of the victims have protested against her release, and a Facebook campaign opposed to her parole has attracted huge support.
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President Obama has called for a comprehensive
overhaul
of US immigration laws. Speaking in Texas close to the border with Mexico, Mr Obama said bringing illegal immigrants out of the underground economy would be good for the country