Tag Archives: terrorism

Thursday Open Thread | New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern bans all military-style semi-automatic guns and assault rifles

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

Yowza! Just like that #NewZealand banned all military style semi automatic weapons, assault rifles, high capacity magazines. This is how you do it America. Are you shame yet? Better take note! This is what real leadership looks like. God bless, … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

What we know so far….. A gunman has entered the crowded Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand at about 1.45pm local time. A second shooting has been confirmed at Linwood Masjid in Linwood, Christchurch. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed. … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Turkish authorities have a video of Khashoggi’s murder

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

An assassination squad of 15 men disembarked two charter planes in the Turkish city of Istanbul Tuesday on the orders of the Saudi royal court. After checking in to two hotels, the men laid in wait until Saudi journalist and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Magnitsky Act triggered over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

BREAKING NEWS: “Senators Leahy, Menendez, Corker & Graham have triggered the Magnitsky Act over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. The Trump administration must determine if Jamal Khasshoggi was a victim of killing, torture or gross violation of human rights. If yes, then … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Police confirm fourth explosion in Austin Texas

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

AUSTIN — Officials are responding to an explosion in Southwest Austin Sunday night, Austin police confirmed at a press conference. This latest explosion is the fourth in the month of March alone. Officials said they responded to the 4800 block … Continue reading →

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Photos: Mass shooting at Las Vegas Music Festival

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

WARNING: Some photos are graphic

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Breaking News: Active Shooter at #MandalayBay Concert in Las Vegas

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities have shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip after receiving reports of an active shooter. Officer Aden Ocampo-Gomez says deputies are heading to the scene Sunday near Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. University Medical … Continue reading →

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