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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Police links Los Lobos with attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo

Ecuadorian police have linked the criminal group Los Lobos to a recent armed attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo that resulted in gunfire injuring several patrons.

Feb 26 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Kremlin: Calls for restraint after the incident in Cuba with a group of armed individuals on a speedboat from the USA

The Kremlin has urged restraint following a deadly encounter involving an American-flagged speedboat off the coast of Cuba, which has escalated tensions in the region.

Feb 26 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: Accuses Attempt of 'Infiltration' by Armed Group - Who Were the Occupants of the Speedboat from the USA

Cuban officials reported that four individuals aboard a Florida-registered speedboat died during a confrontation with the Cuban Coast Guard, amidst allegations of an armed infiltration attempt.

Feb 26 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cuba claims that 10 terrorists were aboard the attacked boat as outrage grows in the United States

Cuba accuses a group allegedly composed of U.S. residents of attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist activities following an armed engagement at sea.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’East governors assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Feb 26 • 01:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Clashes in Sweida and American Mediation for Hostage Exchange

Clashes erupted in Sweida, southern Syria, as an armed group attempted to free a hostage held by a local militia, amid reports of American mediation for a hostage exchange.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Armed group invades rural property in Guararema; suspects fled into the woods, says police

An armed group of eight men invaded a rural property in Guararema, Brazil, leading to a police operation to locate the suspects who fled into the surrounding woods.

Feb 22 • 18:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Armed group kills 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks in Nigeria

Islamic militants have killed at least 33 people in simultaneous attacks in Kebbi state, Nigeria, prompting a police response to restore order.

Feb 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The deadly shootout began when a young woman opened the door for the group

A deadly shootout occurred in a Helsinki apartment when a young woman opened the door for a group of armed criminals, resulting in one man dead and four others facing severe legal consequences.

Feb 20 • 05:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What has happened in the 'Sala de Despecho' case? Key dates to understand the armed attack at the bar in Puebla | Timeline

The article discusses an armed attack outside the 'Sala de Despecho' bar in Puebla, Mexico, that resulted in three fatalities, with investigations confirming the involvement of the criminal group La Barredora.

Feb 18 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus set on fire by armed group leaves region without power in South Zone of São Paulo

A bus was set ablaze by a group of armed men in São Paulo, leading to a power outage in the area but fortunately causing no injuries.

Feb 18 • 16:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Shooting at ‘Sala de Despecho’: Prosecutor links La Barredora to armed attack that left 3 dead

A shooting at the bar 'Sala de Despecho' in Puebla was connected to the criminal group La Barredora, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.

Feb 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Armed bate-bolas group arrested on the way to the Complex of Penha

Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested 61 members of an armed group known as 'bate-bolas' on their way to the Complex of Penha.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Multiple Conflicts Threaten Stability in the Resource-Rich African Sahel

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

Feb 15 • 05:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Shooting between police and armed group leaves 2 dead in Epitacio Huerta, Michoacán

A confrontation between police and armed criminals in Epitacio Huerta, Michoacán, resulted in two civilian deaths and several injuries.

Feb 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Shooting near Pepe Aguilar's ranch: What we know about the attack on state police

An armed group attacked members of the State Police of Zacatecas near the ranch owned by singer Pepe Aguilar, resulting in arrests but no reported injuries to police officers.

Feb 13 • 07:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

An Islamist armed group has executed 30 civilians, including four children, in attacks in western Niger, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

Feb 13 • 06:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Acting head of UN mission touches down in Goma

The acting head of the UN mission in Congo arrives in Goma amidst ongoing conflict with the M23 armed group, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and deployment strategies.

Feb 12 • 16:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

DRC: Angola proposes a ceasefire starting Wednesday

Angola has proposed a ceasefire beginning Wednesday between Kinshasa's forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 12 • 07:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Libya: an armed group from the south of the country claims a second attack against Marshal Haftar's forces

An armed group from southern Libya, calling itself the 'Revolutionaries of Southern Libya', has claimed responsibility for a second attack against the Libyan National Army's convoy transporting fuel towards Sudan.

Feb 12 • 04:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

(Video) Bodyguards thwart robbery against avocado businessman in Uruapan; one attacker was injured

A group of bodyguards successfully thwarted an armed robbery attempt against an avocado businessman in Uruapan, Michoacán, resulting in an injury to one of the attackers.

Feb 12 • 02:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

The US could allow Hamas to temporarily remain armed with firearms

The US administration plans to request that Hamas hand over weapons capable of attacking Israel while temporarily allowing the group to retain some firearms.

Feb 11 • 12:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pirates return to Campeche: Armed men raid the Abkatún Alfa and Delta oil platforms

A group of heavily armed criminals raided the Abkatún Alfa and Delta oil platforms in Campeche, stealing equipment but leaving no injuries reported.

Feb 10 • 22:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed group bursts into mining camp and takes three people in northern Esmeraldas

An armed group kidnapped three individuals from a mining camp in northern Esmeraldas, Ecuador, during a violent raid.

Feb 10 • 17:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Angola's President João Lourenço makes new push for peace in eastern DRC

Angola's President João Lourenço called for a ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi, urging accelerated peace efforts amid ongoing conflict with the M23 armed group.

Feb 10 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Blew up the door of an armored car

A group of heavily armed robbers attacked an armored car in Southern Italy but did not steal any money before fleeing the scene.

Feb 10 • 09:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Hunt for Swedes – Major Operation in Copenhagen

Heavy-armed police conducted a significant operation at Copenhagen Central Station searching for a group of young men from Sweden.

Feb 9 • 22:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Armed group attacked cash transport trucks in Italy – eyewitness recounts moments of horror

An armed group attacked cash transport vehicles in Italy, terrorizing witnesses as they executed a dramatic heist.

Feb 9 • 17:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Igbo youth group dismisses call for war, demands probe into fake news

Igbo youth leaders have rejected a false report claiming a call for armed conflict and are urging an investigation into the dissemination of fake news.

Feb 8 • 20:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence in Salamanca: Gerardo Arredondo, businessman who was kidnapped in Guanajuato, rescued

Gerardo Arredondo, a former candidate for mayor in Salamanca, Mexico, was rescued after being kidnapped by an armed group.

Feb 7 • 17:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Kagame criticises international "threats" against Rwanda as US sanctions loom

Rwandan President Paul Kagame called for greater self-reliance as the US considers imposing sanctions over Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 6 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neonazi Supremacism Expands in Portugal: War on Islam, Women, and the Left

A recent police operation against a group aiming to become an armed militia highlights the rise and normalization of hate speech since the ultra-nationalist Chega party emerged in 2019.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Counterpoint between Justice and the Ministry of Security over threats reported by a magistrate

Judge Nicolás Schiavo confirmed that a violent group of individuals entered the courthouse in San Martín, some allegedly armed with knives.

Feb 5 • 21:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Crisis in Iran: The Issues Dividing Washington and Tehran

The US and Iran are set to hold crucial talks in Oman, amidst President Trump's threat of military action in a conflict-ridden region, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional armed group support, and human rights issues.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Armed group invades ranch, holds family hostage and steals over R$ 100,000 in the interior of SP

An armed group invaded a rural property in São Roque, SP, holding a family hostage and stealing over R$ 100,000.

Feb 4 • 23:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Armed with knives, they took over a court and threatened a judge with death

A group of twenty armed criminals took over a court in San Martín and threatened Judge Nicolás Schiavo with death.

Feb 4 • 19:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Dozens killed in clashes between the Pakistani army and Balochistan militants

Around 250 people were killed in attacks by a separatist group in Pakistan's Balochistan province over the weekend, followed by clashes with armed forces, according to an unnamed security official.

Feb 4 • 16:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Los Calabazas: the violent armed wing fighting against ‘El Músico’ and ‘Chapo’ Isidro in Badiraguato

The article discusses the violent activities of Los Calabazas, an armed group linked to Aureliano Guzmán Loera, and their conflict with rival factions in Badiraguato.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Red Cross: Death toll after attack in Nigeria rises to 162 – among the deadliest in months

At least 162 people were killed by an armed group in an attack on a village in central Nigeria, according to a Red Cross official.

Feb 4 • 12:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

UN issues Urgent Action for the disappearance of Pablo Osorio and 10 workers in Concordia, Sinaloa

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances has issued an Urgent Action calling on the Mexican State to take immediate measures to locate engineer Pablo Osorio Sánchez and ten other individuals who were abducted by an armed group in Concordia, Sinaloa.

Feb 3 • 14:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

East of the DRC: the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 clarify the framework agreement for peace signed in Doha

The Congolese government and the armed group AFC/M23 signed a new document clarifying the ceasefire observation mechanism as part of ongoing peace negotiations in Doha.

Feb 3 • 14:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Libya: positions of Haftar's camp attacked in the south of the country

In Libya, a surprise attack on January 31 by an armed group targeted several military positions of the Libyan National Army led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar near the Niger border, which experts see as an unusual development possibly linked to the recent attack on Niamey airport and the Sudanese situation.

Feb 3 • 11:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Worker provided information for a million-dollar robbery at a hospital in Cancún; she is married to an accomplice

Three people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a violent robbery at the Galenia private hospital in Cancún, where an armed group stole 2.5 million pesos.

Feb 2 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Collapse of a coltan mine kills at least 200 in the Democratic Republic of Congo; watch video

A coltan mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 armed group, has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with locals working in hazardous conditions.

Feb 2 • 11:59 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

After Trump Call, Colombia’s Petro Turns Up Heat on Far-Left Armed Group

Following a call with former President Donald Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensified efforts against a far-left armed group in the country.

Jan 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Leader of a strong Colombian group supports unification of guerrillas against the US

The leader of ELN, one of Colombia's most powerful armed groups, has expressed support for a unified front of guerrilla factions in the country against U.S. military action.

Jan 16 • 05:08 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Chad: at least six killed in fighting between rebel group and armed forces

Clashes in southern Chad between the army and the MPRD rebel group resulted in at least six deaths and multiple injuries on both sides.

Jan 14 • 21:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Robbery with gunfire at a pawn shop

A group of four individuals carried out an armed robbery at a pawn shop in Eastern Thessaloniki, managing to steal a significant amount of money before fleeing the scene.

Jan 14 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Syria, Nigeria, Australia... the ISIS brand works and tries to grow six years after the caliphate

The jihadist group ISIS and its affiliates maintain thousands of armed men across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, operating more autonomously yet effectively in fundraising and propaganda, raising concerns in the West.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

U.S. conducts 'large-scale attacks' on ISIS targets in Syria

The U.S. Armed Forces have reported launching large-scale attacks on ISIS group targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawk Eye, initiated by President Trump in response to a deadly ISIS attack.

Jan 10 • 23:37 UTC

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