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USA

'Americans must denounce racism' says Trump — but no action on guns

President Donald Trump condemned "bigotry and hatred" following last weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.

05/08/2019

USA

El Paso shopper took a bullet for his wife

Juan de Dios Velazquez had only moved to El Paso, Texas, with his wife Estela Nicolasa from Ciudad Juarez, just across the border in Mexico, six months before they were caught in Saturday's mass shooting at a Walmart store.

05/08/2019

USA

Sister of Dayton shooter among 9 victims in the attack

All the victims were identified by Ohio officials on Sunday as well as the gunman.

04/08/2019

USA

Brother of Sandy Hook school shooting victim to run for public office

JT Lewis, whose younger brother Jesse was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, announced Monday he's running for state senate in Connecticut.

16/07/2019

USA

Democrat Cory Booker has breakout moment over Virginia shooting

In a passionate speech on gun violence, the New Jersey senator stood out from a crowded field of Democratic presidential contenders.

02/06/2019

USA

'Unspeakable': Worker shoots 12 dead in Virginia office rampage

A veteran municipal employee opened fire in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people on three floors and sending terrified colleagues scrambling for cover.

01/06/2019

USA

Synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes 'heart-wrenching' scene

A worshipper at the California synagogue where a gunman opened fire, killing one woman, has told how he confronted the teenage shooter.

29/04/2019

Somalia

Somalia riots leave six dead

Six people have been shot dead by the security forces in the Somalian capital Mogadishu

13/04/2019

USA

Gun-makers have always invoked the military to lure customers. Could it be their undoing?

"The military has always been a good way to sell firearms," a gun-marketing researcher said.

30/03/2019

USA

Tragic parallels: New Zealand and Pittsburgh houses of worship suffer similar heartache

"It's actual heartache that people have so much hate for who you are. That they hate everyone you know — people who are wonderful people," one Pittsburgh Jewish teen said.

19/03/2019

New Zealand

Christchurch shootings: Leaders react to New Zealand mosque attacks

Politicians and world leaders condemned the deadly shootings at two mosques in New Zealand on Friday

15/03/2019

New Zealand

New Zealand: death toll climbs to 50 after body found at mosque

A suspected white supremacist has been charged with murder in New Zealand.

15/03/2019

Mexico

15 killed in Mexico nightclub shooting

Criminal violence in the region centers around the theft of fuel from a nearby oil refinery.

10/03/2019

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Suspected drug traffickers killed by police in Rio shootout

Brazilian police killed at least 13 suspected drug traffickers on Friday in a shootout in Rio de Janeiro.

09/02/2019

France

Strasbourg witnesses speak to Euronews

Witnesses of the shooting near the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, have spoken to Euronews about what they saw.

11/12/2018

Russia

Putin blames 'globalisation' for Crimea school shooting

The Russian President also linked the rampage, in which at least 20 people were killed, to US school shootings.

18/10/2018

World News

Nine stories to know about from Europe today

Here's our afternoon round-up of the key stories from Europe today.

18/10/2018

USA

How the Jacksonville shooting unfolded on social media

Witnesses and victims shared their stories as the shooting took place, before talk turned to false speculation on the shooter's identity

27/08/2018

World News

Wifi could detect weapons and bombs in public places, study says

Wireless signals can penetrate bags to get the dimensions of dangerous metal objects, including weapons and batteries for bombs, as well as estimate the volume of liquids such as chemicals for explosives.

16/08/2018

United Kingdom

Manchester gunfight leaves children injured

Shooting happened after Caribbean carnival.

12/08/2018