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6:19pm, 1st May, 2019

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives

A 21-year-old student killed in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte saved some of his classmates' lives by tackling the gunman and attempting to disarm him, the city's top law enforcement official said on Wednesday.

2:44pm, 1st May, 2019

US

Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives: police chief

A 21-year-old student killed in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte saved some of his classmates' lives by charging the gunman and attempting to disarm him, the city's top police official said on Wednesday.

Obama letter praises Nipsey Hussle at slain rapper's packed memorial

3:17pm, 11th April, 2019

Entertainment

Obama letter praises Nipsey Hussle at slain rapper's packed memorial

Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised the legacy of slain Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle on Thursday in a letter read during a public memorial attended by thousands of fans, many of them dressed in white.

Mourners injured in stampede at vigil for slain rapper

2:56am, 2nd April, 2019

US

Mourners injured in stampede at vigil for slain rapper

At least two people were critically injured and 10 others hurt after hundreds of fans stampeded during a vigil for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles late Monday, officials and media reports said.

Mourners injured in stampede chaos at vigil for slain rapper

1:30am, 2nd April, 2019

US

Mourners injured in stampede chaos at vigil for slain rapper

At least two people were critically injured and 10 others hurt after hundreds of fans stampeded during a vigil for slain, grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles late Monday, officials and media reports said.

Thousands march in memory of slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov

6:58am, 24th February, 2019

World

Thousands march in memory of slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov

Thousands of Russians gathered in central Moscow on Sunday for an annual march in memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot and killed a stone's throw from the Kremlin in 2015.

Sons of slain Saudi journalist Khashoggi appeal for return of his body

8:00pm, 4th November, 2018

World

Sons of slain Saudi journalist Khashoggi appeal for return of his body

The sons of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Sunday issued an appeal for the return of their father's body and said they wanted to return to Saudi Arabia to bury him.

Tribe of slain Libya rebel commander protests at eastern oil port

3:29pm, 18th October, 2018

World

Tribe of slain Libya rebel commander protests at eastern oil port

Libyan tribesmen staged a demonstration at the eastern oil port of Hariga on Thursday in protest against the appointment of a government minister, a leading member of the tribe said.

Slain Salvadoran bishop Romero and Pope Paul VI become saints

4:10am, 14th October, 2018

World

Slain Salvadoran bishop Romero and Pope Paul VI become saints

Pope Francis on Sunday made saints of two of the most contentious Roman Catholic figures of the 20th century -- assassinated Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI, who reigned over one of the Church's most turbulent eras and enshri...

Vigil held in Colorado town for slain pregnant woman and daughters

2:59pm, 18th August, 2018

US

Vigil held in Colorado town for slain pregnant woman and daughters

Mourners gathered on Friday in a small Colorado town where the remains of a pregnant woman and her two young daughters were reportedly discovered in oil storage tanks the day after police took the father into custody for their murders.

Family of slain Australian woman sues Minneapolis police over shooting

1:10pm, 23rd July, 2018

US

Family of slain Australian woman sues Minneapolis police over shooting

The family of an Australian woman who was shot dead by Minneapolis police last year after calling them to report a suspected crime near her home sued the city and several officers on Monday, saying they had violated her civil rights.

Son of slain anti-Taliban politician among 20 dead in Pakistan blast

1:23am, 11th July, 2018

World

Son of slain anti-Taliban politician among 20 dead in Pakistan blast

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a rally by an anti-Taliban political party in Pakistan, killing 20 people, including a candidate in July 25 elections, police and hospital officials said on Wednesday.