America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting

America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data

Academy award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey who was once considered running for Texas governor has reacted to the mass shooting that took place in his hometown.

Matthew McConaughey on school carnage in Texas: 'An epidemic we can control'

A Democratic Party politician from Texas on Wednesday disrupted state's Governor Greg Abbott's remarks about latest incident of mass shootout in the state. Striding down from auditorium seats, Beto O'Rourke pointed at Abbott's face and accused him of doing "nothing" to reduce violence involving guns.

US gun terror: Democratic Party politician publicly confronts rival about Texas violence

Tributes have been pouring in for the victims of the Texas school shooting most of whom were fourth graders aged 10 years. Old heartbreaking details of the victims emerged as their families took to social media to share their memories.

Texas shooting: Tributes pour in for young victims

America's gun laws have to go back nearly a decade. December 2012 to be precise when the US reported that deadliest school shooting in its history in a Sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut.

Decoding Joe Biden's role in United States' gun laws

When Joe Biden assumed the office he promised to fight gun violence but little seems to have changed since then. The US accounts for more than half of all of the gun violence deaths in the world. Watch this special report to know more.

America & the rise of gun violence: Why does gun terror persist in the US?

It has happened. United States’ love for firearms has grown to such an extent that now in the country gun-related deaths among children and adolescents have overtaken even vehicle accidents.

In US, gun violence kills more children than vehicular accidents, causes 109 deaths everyday

Another incidence of gun violence has been reported in the US where at least 4 people have been shot including a child near a college preparatory school in Washington DC. According to reports that are emerging, the suspect has been found dead after the police launched a massive manhunt

Washington DC shootout: Another shooting reported in US, 4 injured in the incident

In a jolting violent incident at a shopping mall in South Carolina, a shooting erupted, creating a havoc situation. This is what we know so far about the horrific incident.

What we know so far about the gunfire at the South Caroline mall

The Brooklyn shooting has reignited the gun debate. As per reports, America reported over 45,000 gun deaths in 2020 and around 58% of American adults have experienced gun terror. We're joined by Edward P. Joseph, a Foreign policy analyst from Washington DC to decode the 'epidemic of gun violence'.

America & Guns: Why does Gun terror persist in the United States?

At least 17 people were injured in the New York subway shooting and 5 of them are in critical but stable condition. In the latest update, the New York police department has identified a person of interest. The Brooklyn shooting has reignited the gun debate in the United States.

Gun violence in US: How easy is it to buy a gun in America?

To reduce gun deaths and violent crimes in the US, the Biden administration has now introduced an executive order to bring in new restrictions on the sales of so-called Ghost Guns

Biden administration vows to tackle growing threat of 'Ghost Guns'

Nineteen people were shot and killed in central Mexico on Sunday, the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) said in a statement. Authorities were called to the scene at around 10:30 pm (0430 GMT Monday) following reports of an attack on a festive gathering in the town of Las Tinajas, Michoacan state.

19 killed, several injured in shootout in central Mexico

The devastation that Ukraine is facing has sparked a new debate among Americans, with many claiming that if the embattled Ukrainians were privy to guns they could've defended their country better. Let's take a look at what's being said.

USA debates: Could Ukrainians have defended their country better if they owned more guns?

US President Joe Biden visited the NYPD to address his administration’s strategy to confront the surge in crime and gun violence.

US President Joe Biden visits NYPD to address surge in gun crimes

A major university in the United States has shifted to online classes after a former professor threatened mass shooting on the campus. The administration of UCLA in Los Angeles has told its 44,500 students that the studies would henceforth be conducted remotely.

US university shifts to online classes after ex-professor threatens mass shooting

As per the data in the year 2021, Law enforcement agencies in America's biggest cities have seized or recovered near decade-high numbers of firearms. Several police departments have also reported the recovery of a high number of ghost guns. What are 'ghost guns' and how are they fueling the violence epidemic in the United States? WION tells you in this report.

US: Police department report high numbers 'ghost guns' seizures

The Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a US gun violence monitoring group, reported that there were over 5,000 more fatal shootings during Joe Biden's first year in office compared to Donald Trump's first year as president.

Joe Biden's first year of Presidency saw 32% more gun violence than Trump's

Mayor of New York has pledged to tackle rising gun violence in the city. This comes a day after a New York city police officer was killed and another was injured in a Harlem apartment.

Mayor of New York pledges to tackle rising gun violence in city

During a daylight carjacking in Philadelphia, a congresswoman had her car and possessions snatched from her at gunpoint. The two robbers took Mary Gay Scanlon's phone and ID.

With violent crimes on the rise, Philadelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight

Prosecutors in Michigan took a rare step Friday by filing involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the 15-year-old accused of fatally shooting four students in the halls of Oxford High School, according to court documents.

Michigan shooting suspect’s parents charged with involuntary manslaughter

At least two people were killed and four others, including a police officer, were injured when a gunman opened fire in a shopping mall in Idaho state, US. Police were called in following reports of shooting at the Boise Towne Square Mall on Monday afternoon (local time) and “that at least one person was shot and down,” Boise city’s police chief Ryan Lee told reporters.

At least 2 killed, 4 injured in shooting at US mall, police yet to determine motive

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

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