The man, identified as Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, was known to French intelligence services for Islamist extremism and psychiatric disorders.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Deadly Explosion at Catholic Mass in Philippines
The blast happened in a restive area in the south that was the site of a devastating battle with a local Islamic State affiliate six years ago.
Explosion at Catholic Mass in Philippines Kills 4 and Injures Dozens
The blast, which was claimed by the Islamic State, occurred in a restive area in the south that was the site of a devastating battle with an ISIS affiliate six years ago.
Paris Knife Attack Leaves One Dead and Others Injured
The authorities said the suspect had serious psychiatric disorders and told the police he was upset over the deaths of Muslims around the world, including in Gaza.
U.S. Expels Ex-Chile Army Officer to Face Charges in Killing of Víctor Jara
Pedro Barrientos, 74, was charged in the kidnapping, torture and killing of the popular folk singer Víctor Jara days after the 1973 military coup that deposed President Salvador Allende.
A Timeline of Plots Against Sikh Activists, According to Canada and the U.S.
Officials in the United States and Canada have described two assassination attempts: the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia and a plan to murder an activist in New York.
An Alleged Plot’s Burning Question: Why Would India Take the Risk?
After an indictment accuses an Indian official of ordering an assassination on U.S. soil, diplomats and experts debate how far up the chain the scheme went.
In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist
A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.
Trial Starts in France for Teenagers Accused of Helping Teacher’s Killer
The teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded by an Islamist extremist in 2020 after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to illustrate free speech. The case horrified the nation.
Vermont Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting of 3 Palestinian Students
The three college students were on their way to dinner on Saturday night when the shooting occurred.