Local politicians and educators have been killed in a spasm of violence that has taken 20 lives in the last two weeks on the central Philippine island of Negros.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
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.
Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land
Land invasions in indigenous territories are on the rise across Brazil. Indigenous leaders say they regularly come under threat by miners, loggers and farmers.
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.
What We Know About the Canadian Teenage Fugitives Suspected in Three Murders
In a small Manitoba town, the Canadian police are searching for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky, teens suspected of multiple murders in British Columbia.
New Zealand Plans New Round of Gun Restrictions, Including Registry
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a second set of proposals following a ban on semiautomatic weapons in response to a deadly shooting at two mosques.
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.
3 Sentenced to Death for Killing Scandinavian Hikers in Morocco
The men were tried under an antiterrorism law and were the main defendants in a case that put two dozen suspects on trial.
Three Sentenced to Death in Murder of Scandinavian Tourists in Morocco
The men were tried under an antiterrorism law and were the main defendants in a case that put two dozen suspects on trial.
Police in Crete Say Suspect Admitted Killing American Scientist
Suzanne Eaton, a prominent biologist, went missing on the Greek island. Her body was found last week in a cave, and her death was ruled a homicide.