The 45-year-old suspect said he alone had planned and carried out the murder of Walter Lübcke, who had expressed support for refugees.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Attempted Coup Leaves Ethiopia’s Army Chief and 3 Senior Officials Dead
Gen. Seare Mekonnen was shot dead on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the prime minister’s office said, the same day the authorities foiled a coup in a northern state.
Christchurch Victims Say New Zealand Has Fallen Short of Lofty Promises
The government’s swift response to the massacre drew global praise. It also raised expectations among the victims that they say are now evaporating in the face of bureaucracy.
Two Irish Teens Are Youngest Ever Convicted of Murder There
In a crime that shocked the nation, the two boys, 13 at the time, were convicted in the bludgeoning death of a 14-year-old girl who had been bullied.
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Congo Violence, in Region Afflicted by Ebola
Ethnic conflict in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a humanitarian crisis and complicated the fight against an outbreak.
Shooting Near Toronto Raptors’ Victory Parade Leaves 4 Wounded
The police said two people had suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries at the shooting, which took place not far from a celebration event that included Canada’s prime minister.
Killing of German Politician Is Treated as Possible Terrorist Act
A man suspected in the shooting of a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party this month had neo-Nazi links.
Sudan’s Deposed Dictator Makes First Appearance Since Ouster
As officials led President Omar Hassan al-Bashir from prison to face corruption charges, his former protégé was busy consolidating power.
The Murder Case That Lit the Fuse in Hong Kong
The government said it needed an extradition bill to punish a killer. Hundreds of thousands of protesters didn’t buy it.
Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’
President Trump assailed Sadiq Khan, the mayor, after a spate of knife attacks in Britain’s capital. “He is a national disgrace,” the president wrote.