Tag: Violence
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Abrar Zenkawi was cruising toward the beach in Kuwait City when she saw a man waving and smiling in...
UK policeman charged with woman’s murder appears in court
LONDON — A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London appeared in court for the first...
Cardiff suspends 2 academy staff over bullying allegations
CARDIFF, Wales — Cardiff City has suspended two members of the south Wales club's academy staff while investigating bullying allegations.
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Friends, family mourn death of Houston’s Third Ward rapper
HOUSTON — Residents from Houston's Third Ward are mourning the shooting death of Xavier Roberson, a rapper who used his music as a vehicle...
Kentucky Senate votes to make it a crime to taunt police
FRANKFORT, Ky — It could become a crime to taunt a police officer in Kentucky, under a bill that passed the state Senate on...
Portland mayor seeks $2 million to stem rampant gun violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, announced Thursday he would seek $2 million in one-time funding for police, other agencies and outreach...
Greece: “Lockdown fatigue” blamed for fueling mass protests
ATHENS, Greece — Faced with a surge in coronavirus infections and a wave of violent anti-government demonstrations, Greece’s center-right prime minister accused political opponents...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
South African official pledges to fund university students
JOHANNESBURG — In an effort to quell violent protests at universities, South Africa's education minister has vowed to make more money available to enable...
Texas cop charged with murder in shooting released on bond
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting last year of an unarmed Austin man was booked into...