At least three police officers were killed and three civilians wounded, security officials said. Hamas declared a state of emergency.
Tag: Attacks on Police
Chaos Grips Hong Kong’s Airport as Police Clash With Protesters
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Hong Kong Airport Suspends Check-Ins in 2nd Day of Disruptive Protests
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Hong Kong Charges Dozens of Protesters With Rioting, and Clashes Erupt
The charges, which carry a 10-year prison term, stirred more public anger about the government’s response to mass demonstrations.
As Italy Mourns Slain Officer, Photo Raises Questions Over a Confession
The police say two American teenagers confessed to the attack. A widely circulated image shows one of the suspects sitting handcuffed and blindfolded before his interrogation.
Hong Kong Protest: Clashes With Police Turn Downtown Into Tear Gas-Filled Battlefield
Riot officers also shot rubber bullets and charged protesters near Beijing’s liaison office, sending hundreds of bystanders scrambling for shelter.
2 American Teenagers Admit Killing Police Officer in Rome, Officials Say
The teenagers, 18 and 19, were charged on Saturday over the fatal stabbing of the military police officer after what officials said had been a drug deal gone bad.
Bahrain Executes 3 Men, Including 2 Shiite Activists on ‘Terrorism Crimes’
The two activists were convicted in a mass terrorism trial in connection with the killing a police officer. Amnesty International says they were tortured into confessing.
Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters in Yuen Long
Despite a police ban, protesters marched on Saturday in the same area where they were attacked last weekend by people accused of having gang connections.
U.S. Student Said to Confess to Killing Italian Policeman
A 19-year-old American student has confessed to killing a policeman in central Rome, according to the national news agency ANSA, in a crime that has shaken Italy.