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Texas mass shooting’s bloody images add to fervor in gun debate

World May 8, 2023

Texas mass shooting’s bloody images add to fervor in gun debate

by Kevin Crowley and Ian Fisher

Another mass shooting, but this time something is different: Exceedingly graphic images of bloodied and disfigured victims circulated widely on social media.

Hiroshima G7 security in spotlight after attacks on Kishida and Abe

National | FOCUS May 1, 2023

Hiroshima G7 security in spotlight after attacks on Kishida and Abe

by Toma Mochizuki

Separate attacks on Japan's present and former leaders within a year have highlighted shortcomings in its ability to protect high-profile figures.

Five people shot dead in Texas home after noise complaint

World / Crime & Legal Apr 30, 2023

Five people shot dead in Texas home after noise complaint

Police were still looking for the suspect, who used an AR-15-style rifle in the shooting inside the neighbors' home late Friday.

‘Wrong address’ shootings reflect America’s rising paranoia

Commentary / World Apr 28, 2023

‘Wrong address’ shootings reflect America’s rising paranoia

by Francis Wilkinson

Gun makers, politicians and media have fed a culture of fear that sees threats lurking around every corner

Ramen shop owner shot dead in Kobe

National / Crime & Legal Apr 22, 2023

Ramen shop owner shot dead in Kobe

Investigative sources said the man could be linked with a yakuza crime syndicate.

Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

World / Politics Apr 15, 2023

Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a "fearless champion" of Americans' right to bear arms.

Female shooter kills six at Nashville elementary school, U.S. police say

World Mar 28, 2023

Female shooter kills six at Nashville elementary school, U.S. police say

by Cailley Lapara and Anna Kaiser

The alleged shooter, who was killed by police, was a 28-year-old white woman from Nashville who is believed to be a former student at the Covenant School, Metro Nashville Police said.

Biden issues executive order to strengthen background checks for guns

World Mar 15, 2023

Biden issues executive order to strengthen background checks for guns

by Michael D. Shear

The visit is Biden’s latest attempt to express his horror over the continued loss of life and to demonstrate his administration’s effort to reduce the chance of another mass shooting.

Why Biden pushes an assault weapons ban despite the political odds

World / Politics | ANALYSIS Jan 28, 2023

Why Biden pushes an assault weapons ban despite the political odds

by Jeff Mason and Richard Cowan

Flags are lowered, sorrowful statements are issued, pleas to lawmakers are made, again. In the wake of two mass shootings in California this week, U.S. President Joe Biden has followed a heartfelt and familiar script of outrage and grief over gun violence in America, coupled ...

Net watchdog given power to have gun-making info taken down

National / Crime & Legal Jan 26, 2023

Net watchdog given power to have gun-making info taken down

In the July 2022 shooting of Abe, police quoted suspect Tetsuya Yamagami as telling them he used information found online to make gunpowder and firearms.

Why America doesn’t know how to stop school shootings

Commentary / World Jan 13, 2023

Why America doesn’t know how to stop school shootings

by Julianna Goldman

After a ban of more than two decades, the U.S. government is finally funding studies on how to prevent death and injury from firearms.

Caught in the crossfire, Peru protest deaths keep anger burning

World Dec 28, 2022

Caught in the crossfire, Peru protest deaths keep anger burning

by Alexander Villegas

The arrest of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has triggered an outpouring of anger and resulted in protests which have seen 22 people killed, the youngest just 15.

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