Tag: shot
Gunmen kill third top Mexican policeman
The third top Mexican policeman has been shot dead today, while the country continues to fight against drug-trafficking."Assailants sprayed the car of the deputy police chief of the border city of Ciudad Juarez on...
UN official killed in Kenya
A UN official has been killed in nothern Kenya. This is the first killing of a UN official in that area. "Silence Shirara, a Zimbabwe national, was the head of the WFP office in Lokichoggio town, about 650km north...
Philadelphia cop killed during robbery - suspect ...
One man is on the run still after killing a Philadelphia police officer during a robbery earlier today. One suspect is already in custody and the other is dead, but one suspect remains at large."Sgt. Stephen...
Irregularities and Violence Mar Nigerian Elections
UPDATE:The stakes are high: this election could see Nigeria's first fully democratic transition of power."
Police inspector general Sunday Ehindero told state television that
a preliminary tally showed 21 dead,...
Tibetan Exiles, Chinese Authorities Give Conflict...
A day after China sentenced 30 protesters involved in both peaceful and violent protests, the Tibetan exiles and Chinese Government have both released separate reports detailing the incident, which left a country police chief and ringleader of a riot dead.The Indian-based...
Guiseley 2 Kendal Town 1
"Guiseley left to rue poor home formBy Rachel O'ConnorCommentGavin Knight who scored for Guiseley in their win over Kendal TownGuiseley 2Kendal Town 1Guiseley were left to rue their poor home form when they lost out on a promotion play-off place by just one point.They went...
Geopolitics of Peak Oil
Why would the US be topping up their strategic oil reserves at at time when prices are at all time highs? "A few weeks ago, I highlighted the fact that the US Government was topping off the strategic...
Shot Teller's Unborn Twins Dead
Although it was thought that Katherin Shuffield's twins would not be in danger, I am sad to announce that they passed last night. I'm not a religious person, but let the Lord hold them, protect them and bring...
Record Number Of Schools Observe Day Of Silence
This year's 'day of silence,' in which high school students across teh country refrain from speaking to protest harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students, attracted a record number of...
Indianapolis--Bank Robber Shoots Pregnant Teller ...
The latest news is that the pregnant teller, Katherin Shuffield is in critical condition, thankfully her twin babies are expected to survive the ultimate act of cruelty."INDIANAPOLIS -- Some local ministers used a...
Man Shoots Self in Road-Rage Ridiculousness
Is this a case of road rage gone horribly awry or playing out exactly as it should? Almost-fatal error or appropriate instant karma?The bottom line is guns and driving don't mix. Come to think of it, guns don't mix with anything.It's called choosing your battles."TEMPE —...
Wounded Iraqi is given £2m payout
There have been an increasing number of reports of payouts for civilian deaths and injuries in Iraq."An Iraqi teenager accidentally shot by a British soldier is to receive £2m, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.The man - who cannot be named for legal reasons - will...
€60 dung coffee not to be sniffed at
"A cup of coffee touted as the most expensive in the world has gone on sale for about €60 (£50).The brew is a blend of Jamaican Blue Mountain and the exclusive Kopi Luwak bean, which is collected from cat...
Leeds 3-2 Carlisle
Four points clear now." Leeds 3-2 Carlisle Leeds striker Dougie Freedman scored twice as they came from behind to beat high-flying Carlisle in League One.The Cumbrians took the lead when striker...
