AUSTIN, TX — In an emotional session at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, bereaved parents advocated for a legislative change that would allow the death penalty for individuals convicted of murdering children aged 10 to 15. This proposed legal revision seeks to close a gap in the current state law, which only permits capital … Read more
Cetinje, Montenegro – In the wake of a deadly shooting that claimed 12 lives, including two children, Montenegrin officials have swiftly moved to implement stringent gun control measures. The January 1 massacre, perpetrated by Aco Martinović using an illegal firearm, has reignited debates over gun laws in a country already grappling with a high rate … Read more
SIVANGANGA, India — Tensions heightened in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, following a brutal assault on a Scheduled Caste student, local officials reported. The attack, which occurred on February 12 around 6:30 PM, was spurred by comments exchanged during a roadside altercation, leading to severe injuries and subsequent property damage. The victim, a young man attending a … Read more
Podgorica, Montenegro – Thousands of Montenegrins poured into the streets of the capital, Podgorica, on Sunday, voicing their outrage and demanding the resignation of major security officials in the wake of a devastating mass shooting that left 12 people dead. The rally, marked by grief and anger, pointed to larger issues of safety and gun … Read more
Washington — The national debate over gun control continues to deepen divisions across the United States, aligning largely on partisan lines. As policymakers grapple with rising gun violence incidents, the call for stricter gun laws gains momentum primarily among Democrats, while Republicans are more resistant to such changes. A Gallup study released in 2021 highlighted … Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A solemn remembrance ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Newtown, Connecticut, to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which occurred 12 years ago. On December 14, 2012, the peaceful morning was shattered when a 20-year-old gunman embarked on a deadly rampage, claiming the lives of six … Read more
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case involving the death penalty in Oklahoma, which could potentially redefine jurisdictional authority following a landmark ruling that reshaped legal boundaries within Native American territories in the state. At the heart of the case lies a question over where certain crimes involving Native Americans … Read more
Dublin, Ireland — The call for robust hate crime legislation has intensified following a brutal attack that has left significant, lasting impacts on a young woman. Alanna Quinn Idris, a victim of a violent assault in Ballyfermot in 2021, was seriously injured when she was attacked with an e-scooter, suffering a fractured eye socket, a … Read more
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – In a distressing reflection of growing debates around end-of-life choices in the U.S., a 67-year-old man in Goodyear admitted to the fatal shooting of his wife, justifying the act as a bid to end her prolonged pain. This incident casts a spotlight on the complex and emotionally charged issue of assisted suicide, … Read more
Poughkeepsie, New York – A man facing charges of attempted murder in a brutal assault captured on video last year is now out on bail following a decision by an appellate court. Rakim Paulin, 43, was released after it was discovered that the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office had not pursued the case within the … Read more