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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.

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.

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

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.

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Mexico

15 killed in Mexico nightclub shooting

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

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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.

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.

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.

World News

Nine stories to know about from Europe today

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

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

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.

United Kingdom

Manchester gunfight leaves children injured

Shooting happened after Caribbean carnival.

USA

US set to allow 3D of printing guns after last-ditch legal challenge fails

Blueprints for several weapons are expected to made available online on Wednesday

USA

Student school walkout marks a month since Florida shootings

The coast to coast protest demanded those in power act to halt gun violence in US schools

United Kingdom

Survivors of Britain's Dunblane massacre offer solidarity to Parkland

Survivors and family members of the victims in the Dunblane massacre that killed 16 school children and their teacher 22 years ago today, have written a letter to Parkland's Marjory Douglas High School in a show of solidarity and support.

USA

The National Rifle Association says it will sue the state of Florida

After a school shooting last month killed 17 people, school employees will now be able to act as "guardians" and carry handguns

USA

Three women killed after siege at US home for war veterans

The gunman, who was said to have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, was also found dead, as well as his three female victims.

USA

Dick’s Sporting Goods will stop selling assault-style rifles

"Thoughts and prayers are not enough," said the Dick's Sporting Goods CEO.

United Kingdom

"Arming teachers will not save lives" - Dunblane campaigner

The father of a five-year-old girl who died in the UK's school shooting in Scotland in 1996 warns Donald Trump's suggestion to arm teachers in the wake of the Florida shooting will not save lives.

USA

Euroviews. Florida shooting aftermath: How media errors can make mass shootings w

As the nation engages in yet another bout of introspection, journalists must also look inward.

the action or practice of shooting with a gun