Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence
More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage "the full power of the executive branch" to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers accountable.
2023-09-12 20:21
Seán Quinn: Even my family doubted me over Lunny attack involvement
Ex-billionaire says suggestions he had role in executive's abduction are "character assassination".
2023-09-12 13:45
Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon
At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh.
2023-09-12 01:49
Gun rights organizations sue New Mexico governor over gun violence order
The National Association for Gun Rights filed a lawsuit against New Mexico's Democratic governor and health secretary Saturday over orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency and suspending open and concealed carry laws in cities and counties based on crime statistics.
2023-09-11 06:23
Italy's PM Meloni champions 'family values.' But critics say she's doing little to protect women from violence
When Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an official visit to the crime-ridden Neapolitan suburb of Caivano last week, she promised a "radical reclamation" of a territory she admitted "the state had failed."
2023-09-10 15:29
New Mexico governor orders suspension of open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency after a string of recent deadly shootings, some involving children.
2023-09-09 21:20
Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
2023-09-08 19:58
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
2023-09-08 12:21
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator's abuse
Julie Fujishima admits for the first time that rampant sexual abuse took place in her uncle's agency.
2023-09-07 16:27
4 people, including 2 children, found dead at 'scene of violence' involving house fire
Two adults and two children were found dead at a "scene of violence" involving a fire at a house in Seattle, Washington, on Saturday, authorities said.
2023-09-03 22:21
When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes
The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.
2023-09-01 09:29
Fears for Afghans refugees on deadline to leave hotels
Thursday is the Home Office deadline for those who fled the Taliban takeover to leave temporary accommodation.
2023-08-31 19:16