Latest in Combat Violence
Sort by
160 items
-
Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Dutch coalition government survives despite minister resignation over Amsterdam violence
Prime minister Dick Schoof said party leaders decided to work together after five-hour crisis meeting. The Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof’s rightwing government averted a crisis on Friday when a ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
China Stabbing Kills at Least 8 People
The stabbing, in the eastern city of Wuxi, took place days after a man drove a vehicle into a crowd in southern China, killing dozens.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence
The United States imposed sanctions on an Israeli settler group it accused of helping perpetrate violence in the occupied West Bank.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past yearHealth - ABC News - November 21 -
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past yearSports - ABC News - November 20 -
Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital after escalation in violence
Doctors Without Borders said that it is stopping operations across Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince and due to an escalation in violence to its staff. from police.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Transgender Day of Remembrance focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
-
Police in Finland arrest five suspects over separatist violence in southeast Nigeria
Police in Finland have detained five suspects over their alleged involvement in separatist violence in southeastern NigeriaWorld - ABC News - November 21 -
China reels from spate of suspected ‘revenge against society’ attacks
Stabbings and car rammings raise fears that China’s strained social safety net is leading to growing violence. China is grappling with a spate of violent rampages that have left dozens of people ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Hundreds flee deadly sectarian violence in north-west Pakistan
About 300 families relocate after fresh violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims kills 32 people. About 300 families have fled sectarian violence in north-west Pakistan as fresh clashes killed 32 ...World - The Guardian - November 23 -
Thousands protest against femicides and sexual and sexist violence in France
Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Paris and other French cities against femicides and sexual and sexist violenceWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
-
Pakistan government mediators seek ceasefire as 68 killed in sectarian violence
Government officials met with tribal leaders in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday to try to mediate a ceasefire between rival sectarian groups after days of clashes that have killed at least 68 ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
After deadly sectarian violence, police clash with former leader's supporters in Pakistan
Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marched on the Pakistani capital Islamabad as police locked down the city.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
One-third of women across EU have experienced violence, survey finds
Amount of physical attacks, threats or sexual violence described as ‘invisible epidemic’ as reporting remains low. Every third woman across the EU has experienced physical violence, including ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Surge of Gang Violence in Haiti Leads U.N. Workers to Flee
A surge in gang violence over the past two weeks has led international aid organizations to rethink their staff levels in Haiti.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Police in Turkey detain demonstrators seeking more protection for women against violence
Police have detained dozens of people in Istanbul who tried to join a rally calling for greater protection for women in Turkey, where more than 400 women have been murdered this yearWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycott courts after violence kills 1
Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh are boycotting courts to protest the killing of a colleague in a daylong violence over the arrest of a prominent minority Hindu leaderWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
U.N. reportedly evacuating some staff from Haiti amid gang violence
There are reports that the United Nations is evacuating a small number of staff in Haiti as gang violence escalates in Port-au-Prince. More than 40,000 people have been displaced from the capital ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Syrian insurgents cut off key road as 200 die in escalating violence
Opposition groups in north-west have launched biggest push in years against government forces. Jihadist fighters have cut off a road between Damascus and Aleppo during an offensive that a monitor ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Los Angeles mayor: Police on 'alert' after looting, violence following Dodgers Word Series win
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on “alert” after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers's World Series win. “As we celebrate this ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
-
Head of UN-backed team of experts cites paramilitary force in Sudan for sexual violence as war rages
The head of a U.N.-backed fact-finding team looking into human rights violations and abuses in Sudan says the team found the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces responsible for large-scale sexual ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
A first-time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention
Trevon Bosley will be one of 50,000 people at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day
Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
NBA to reopen domestic violence investigation into Lakers' Jaxson Hayes after release of new video
Hayes was not disciplined by the league after its initial investigation into the 2021 incidentSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats
A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.Top stories - ABC News - November 5
