US: Texas former policeman jailed 15 years for murder of black teen
The same jury that convicted Roy Oliver, 38, of murder on Tuesday in the death of Jordan Edwards, 15, deliberated for several hours before deciding his prison sentence.
Aug 30, 2018, 10:09 AM IST
In some US cities, police push back against 'open-carry' gun laws
Everything but guns banned in Cleveland.
Jul 19, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Weapons of war have no place on America's streets: Clinton
Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Tuesday for an end to racism and gun violence in the US.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
Dallas shooter had grown reclusive after being discharged from US Army, say parents
As Dallas came to grips Monday with the aftermath of last week`s sniper shooting targeting police, more details emerged about the gunman and his troubled past.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Candlelight vigil for slain police officials in Dallas shootings
During the vigil on Monday night, which was also attended by police officials, relatives and friends of the killed people, Dallas Police Association President Ron Pinkston read out the names of all the fallen officers, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Dallas police chief defends use of bomb robot
The 25-year-old Johnson, who told negotiators he was angry over police treatment of black men and was specifically targeting white cops, was killed in the explosion.
Jul 12, 2016, 06:58 AM IST
After Dallas shooting, US police forces rethinking tactics
Police departments across the United States are searching for new tactics for a more difficult era of racial tension, increasingly lethal mass shootings and global terrorism.
Jul 11, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Barack Obama, George W Bush to address Dallas memorial service
President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush are slated to address an interfaith memorial service in Dallas on Tuesday for the five police officers who were killed in a sniper attack last week.
Jul 11, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
3 countries urge caution traveling to U.S. amid protests, violence
The U.S. embassy of Bahrain, a tiny Middle Eastern island nation, on Saturday urged citizens via twitter to "be cautious of protests or crowded areas occurring around the U.S."
Jul 11, 2016, 05:28 AM IST
Obama visits Spain on symbolic but curtailed trip
Obama, who prides himself on his measured approach, is usually loath to alter travel plans.
Jul 11, 2016, 05:25 AM IST
Dallas shooter planned larger attacks, police say
It was in a Saint Paul suburb that one of last week`s deaths occurred.
Jul 11, 2016, 05:23 AM IST
Barack Obama to travel to Dallas, cut European trip short: White House
US President Barack Obama will cut short a trip to Europe and travel to Dallas next week in the wake of the deadly ambush in the city that left five police dead, the White House has said.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
Dallas shooting suspect was Afghanistan vet: US military
Micah Xavier Johnson, the 25-year-old identified as the main shooter in the assault that left five police officers dead, served with US forces in Afghanistan.
Jul 08, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Suspect in Dallas police attack wanted to 'kill white people': Police chief
At least one sniper in Dallas killed five police officers and wounded seven more in a coordinated attack that ended when police used a robot bomb to kill a shooter who told them he wanted to kill white officers, authorities said Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
No sign of international links to Dallas shooting: US officials
No signs have emerged of international links to the shootings in Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers and wounded six more, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Dallas shooting: Five cops dead; Obama condemns 'vicious' attack
Obama has condemned the killing of 5 transit officers in downtown Dallas by suspected snipers during a protest against police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Jul 08, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Dallas shooting: Five police officers shot dead, firing on; suspect warns of 'bombs all over'
The officers were killed and several others wounded when snipers opened fire on policemen during protests in downtown Dallas.
Jul 08, 2016, 09:17 AM IST
