Violence has raged across New Caledonia for a third consecutive day hours after the French government imposed a state of emergency in the Pacific territory. The move boosted security forces’ powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where some residents have long sought to break free from France. French authorities in New Caledonia and […]
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Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory
Violence raged across New Caledonia for the third consecutive day Thursday hours after France imposed a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory, boosting security forces’ powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where some residents have long sought to break free from France. French authorities in New Caledonia and the interior ministry […]
Sudan’s people are trapped in `inferno of brutal violence’ as famine and fighting close in, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Sudanese people “are trapped in an inferno of brutal violence” with famine, disease and fighting closing in and no end in sight, the top U.N. humanitarian official in the war-ravaged country said Wednesday. Clementine Nkweta-Salami told a U.N. press conference that “horrific atrocities are being committed with reckless abandon, reports […]
France imposes state of emergency on Pacific territory rocked by violence
The French government announced on Wednesday it will impose a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting police powers in an attempt to quell deadly unrest that has left four people dead. French government spokeswoman Prisca Thevenot announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting on […]
‘They should all be executed.’ How Trump’s attacks on judges are fueling calls for violence
On a recent Tuesday morning, a visibly frustrated Donald Trump sat through a tense hearing in the first-ever criminal trial of a former American president. During a break, he let rip on his social media platform. New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a “highly conflicted” overseer of a “kangaroo court.” […]
Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney candidates talk programs, violence and more
An office that’s particularly important to the Augusta area’s safety and security is the District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Richmond and Burke counties. Incumbent Jared Williams is defending his seat against Amber Brantley, a local Trial Team leader and prosecutor for the Domestic Violence Accountability Court and an assistant DA for […]
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in territory of New Caledonia
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has convened a meeting of top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, his office said Wednesday. The special defense and security council meetings typically bring Macron together with a limited group of officials, including Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the ministers […]
French president convenes ministers to discuss violence in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened a meeting of top ministers to discuss spiralling violence in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, his office said. The special defence and security council meetings typically bring Mr Macron together with a limited group of officials, including prime minister Gabriel Attal and the ministers for defence, interior, […]
Roswell woman’s death prime example of cycle of domestic violence, Fulton DA’s Office says
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said a tragic murder in Roswell shows how the cycle of domestic violence can escalate. Chris Fletcher, the mother of murder victim Kimberly Briggs, told Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne that she tried many times in many ways to get her daughter to leave the man who would […]
Domestic violence suspect shot by Wichita Police Department officer
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A 42-year-old man was injured after being shot by a Wichita Police Department officer late Monday. It happened near 13th and Tyler around 11:30 p.m. Police responded to a domestic violence call in the 1600 block of N. Wood. When officers arrived, they attempted to arrest the man. After a struggle, […]
‘Topeka JUMP’ calls for officials to address violence, homelessness
TOPEKA (KSNT) – ‘Topeka JUMP’ held their annual spring assembly to shed light on the community’s most pressing issues. The group gathered at Washburn University’s Lee Arena Monday night to urge community leaders to address homelessness, violence and the mental health crisis. Several city and county officials were in attendance including Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin […]
El Paso woman arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal domestic violence shooting
An El Paso woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly fatally shooting a man during a domestic violence incident in East El Paso, authorities said. Valerie Navejas, 41, was arrested May 10 in connection with the death of Todd Olivas, 49, during a domestic violence incident at an apartment in the 6800 block […]