The director, who was known for his fantastical yet relatable work, was finally confirmed dead after weeks of confusion.
Tag: Arson
Suspect in Kyoto Fire Had Criminal Record and Trouble With Neighbors
With the police and the public searching for explanations of a devastating crime, experts said they feared people with mental illness would be vilified.
Japan Fire Killed Mostly Women, at a Studio Known for Hiring Them
Kyoto Animation is known for employing more women than most of its competitors do, and that was reflected in the toll from the apparent arson on Thursday.
Kyoto Animation Studio Arson Kills 33, Shocking Japan
For the second time in two months, Japan is reeling from devastating violence in a country that is generally considered one of the safest in the world.
Graffiti Citing New Zealand Attack Is Found After Mosque Fire in California
The damage to the mosque in Escondido was minor and no one was injured, but the incident was one of a series of acts of vandalism and threats targeting mosques since the New Zealand attack.
‘Crippling’ Attacks Force Doctors Without Borders to Close Ebola Centers in Congo
Assailants struck two treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, destroying one. Doctors Without Borders warned that the outbreak was not under control.
Hong Kong Dispatch: A Rural Patch of Hong Kong Where Rare Birds Sing and Developers Circle
A bucolic corner of Hong Kong attracts bird-watchers and bicyclists eager to escape the crowds. But the area is increasingly attractive to developers.