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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 lifeless bodies were found (16 men and three women), who had gunshot wounds," the FGE said.

Several others were injured and had been sent to hospital, it added.

Federal authorities are working "with the aim of capturing those responsible for the violent acts," the office of Michoacan's secretary of public security said on Twitter.

Authorities did not give a reason for the shooting.

But Michoacan and neighbouring Guanajuato are two of Mexico's most violent states, due to turf wars between rival gangs involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities -- including trade in stolen fuel.

Michoacan is also the world's biggest avocado-producing region and threats against a US inspector working there last month prompted the United States to suspend Mexican exports of the fruit for more than a week.

Last month, an armed attack in the state believed to be the result of a gang dispute was reported to have killed up to 17 people at a wake.

The attack was believed to be motivated by "revenge" by one cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against another, deputy security minister Ricardo Mejia said.

The government said it was unable to confirm the death toll because no bodies were found, although DNA samples of 11 possible victims were collected at the site.

Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence since 2006, when the government launched a controversial anti-drug operation with federal troops.

There have been more than 340,000 murders since then, most of them blamed on fighting between criminals, according to official figures.

Earlier this month gunmen killed nine people in an attack on a house in central Mexico, in an "execution" of six men and three women that shook a middle-class area of the usually peaceful town of Atlixco.

Puebla state governor Miguel Barbosa said that the attack had been on "a place for the sale and distribution of drugs" and that the victims' identities were unknown.

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.

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 lifeless bodies were found (16 men and three women), who had gunshot wounds," the FGE said. Several others were injured and had been sent to hospital, it added. Federal authorities are working "with the aim of capturing those responsible for the violent acts," the office of Michoacan's secretary of public security said on Twitter. Authorities did not give a reason for the shooting. But Michoacan and neighbouring Guanajuato are two of Mexico's most violent states, due to turf wars between rival gangs involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities -- including trade in stolen fuel. Michoacan is also the world's biggest avocado-producing region and threats against a US inspector working there last month prompted the United States to suspend Mexican exports of the fruit for more than a week. Last month, an armed attack in the state believed to be the result of a gang dispute was reported to have killed up to 17 people at a wake. The attack was believed to be motivated by "revenge" by one cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against another, deputy security minister Ricardo Mejia said. The government said it was unable to confirm the death toll because no bodies were found, although DNA samples of 11 possible victims were collected at the site. Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence since 2006, when the government launched a controversial anti-drug operation with federal troops. There have been more than 340,000 murders since then, most of them blamed on fighting between criminals, according to official figures. Earlier this month gunmen killed nine people in an attack on a house in central Mexico, in an "execution" of six men and three women that shook a middle-class area of the usually peaceful town of Atlixco. Puebla state governor Miguel Barbosa said that the attack had been on "a place for the sale and distribution of drugs" and that the victims' identities were unknown.

19 killed, several injured in shootout in central Mexico

The Jammu and Kashmir Police chief on Thursday said that the number of terrorists in the valley has come down, but added that the threat still remains.

He also said that till the time there are arms and ammunition present in the valley, peace cannot prevail upon Kashmir. He appealed to the youth of the valley to shun the path of violence.&nbsp;

''The number of terrorists and terror incidents have come down over the last two years but that doesn’t mean terrorism is over. As long as guns and grenades are available to the youth, innocent lives will continue to become the casualty of it,"&nbsp;Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh said.

“I urge youth to shun the path of violence. The youth who are carrying pistols, guns and grenades must give peace a chance,” he added.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir Police have been conducting special operations to break the terror infrastructure in the valley and act against the terror supporters.&nbsp;

“'Srinagar youth has played a great role in getting stones replaced with the balls be that football or cricket ball. This is a great achievement,'' DGP Dilbagh Singh said.

He also said that Kashmir has seen enough bloodshed&nbsp;and it's time to give peace a chance.&nbsp;

The violence has led to destruction only. Many elderlies, women, children, youth, and security forces personnel have died in the past 30 years.&nbsp;

The Jammu and Kashmir Police chief on Thursday said that the number of terrorists in the valley has come down, but added that the threat still remains. He also said that till the time there are arms and ammunition present in the valley, peace cannot prevail upon Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police chief on Thursday said that the number of terrorists in the valley has come down, but added that the threat still remains. He also said that till the time there are arms and ammunition present in the valley, peace cannot prevail upon Kashmir. He appealed to the youth of the valley to shun the path of violence. ''The number of terrorists and terror incidents have come down over the last two years but that doesn’t mean terrorism is over. As long as guns and grenades are available to the youth, innocent lives will continue to become the casualty of it," Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh said. “I urge youth to shun the path of violence. The youth who are carrying pistols, guns and grenades must give peace a chance,” he added. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have been conducting special operations to break the terror infrastructure in the valley and act against the terror supporters. “'Srinagar youth has played a great role in getting stones replaced with the balls be that football or cricket ball. This is a great achievement,'' DGP Dilbagh Singh said. He also said that Kashmir has seen enough bloodshed and it's time to give peace a chance. The violence has led to destruction only. Many elderlies, women, children, youth, and security forces personnel have died in the past 30 years.

Number of terrorists have come down but terror still alive, says J&K DGP

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At a time when Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, special prayers are being held in South Kashmir's small hamlet in Tral village of Pulwama district. Ukrainian born Olesia Mazur is praying day and night for her parents and grandmother, who are stuck in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Olesia lived 300 km away from the Capital city of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Olesia has been married to a Kashmiri businessman Bilal Ahmad for the last eight years. They have two kids and have been living in Kashmir happily for the last many years.&nbsp;

However, the last 10 days have been distressing for her. She is worried about her parents and grandmother who are stuck in Ukraine during this terrible time.&nbsp;

"I am furious with what Russia is doing to our country. I am extremely worried about my parents and grandmother. They all live together and are stuck in their house. It's very difficult for them to move from their place as they are very old. If the war intensifies, I don't know what they will do. The hospitals and residential areas have been damaged as well," said Olesia Mazur, a&nbsp;Ukrainian.&nbsp;

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Olesia also appealed to Indian Prime Minister Modi to support Ukraine and tell Russia to end the violence in her home country.&nbsp; 
She said that human lives cannot be lost the way they are in Ukraine. She hopes the international community including the civilians from Russia to stand up for human rights.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-under-attack-russia-accuses-ukrainian-nationalists-of-forcibly-holding-over-3700-indians-459150">Also read |&nbsp;Ukraine under attack: Russia accuses 'Ukrainian nationalists' of 'forcibly' holding over 3,700 Indians</a>

She has been calling her family every hour to check on them.&nbsp;

"It is very emotional and sad to see what is being done to our country. Everyone is under so much stress in Ukraine and so am I. I appeal to PM Modi to support Ukraine. He should also ask the Russian government to stop the violence. I have nightmares and can barely go to sleep. I was living such a peaceful life till this invasion took place," said Olesia Mazur, a Ukrainian.&nbsp;

Olesia, 35 fell in love with Bilal, when she was on a trip to India and was visiting Goa. Bilal owned a Kashmir craft business in Goa at that time. Both fell in love with each other and later decided to get married.&nbsp;

It is Olesia's decision to live in Kashmir and she has adjusted quite well.&nbsp;

It was due to the Covid pandemic that they decided to shift base to Kashmir. Olesia herself says, it's not the money and business she is worried about, it's her family she cares most for.&nbsp;

At a time when Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, special prayers are being held in South Kashmir's small hamlet in Tral village of Pulwama district. Ukrainian born Olesia Mazur is praying day and night for her parents and grandmother, who are stuck in Ukraine.

At a time when Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, special prayers are being held in South Kashmir's small hamlet in Tral village of Pulwama district. Ukrainian born Olesia Mazur is praying day and night for her parents and grandmother, who are stuck in Ukraine. Olesia lived 300 km away from the Capital city of Ukraine. Olesia has been married to a Kashmiri businessman Bilal Ahmad for the last eight years. They have two kids and have been living in Kashmir happily for the last many years. However, the last 10 days have been distressing for her. She is worried about her parents and grandmother who are stuck in Ukraine during this terrible time. "I am furious with what Russia is doing to our country. I am extremely worried about my parents and grandmother. They all live together and are stuck in their house. It's very difficult for them to move from their place as they are very old. If the war intensifies, I don't know what they will do. The hospitals and residential areas have been damaged as well," said Olesia Mazur, a Ukrainian. Olesia also appealed to Indian Prime Minister Modi to support Ukraine and tell Russia to end the violence in her home country. She said that human lives cannot be lost the way they are in Ukraine. She hopes the international community including the civilians from Russia to stand up for human rights. Also read | Ukraine under attack: Russia accuses 'Ukrainian nationalists' of 'forcibly' holding over 3,700 Indians She has been calling her family every hour to check on them. "It is very emotional and sad to see what is being done to our country. Everyone is under so much stress in Ukraine and so am I. I appeal to PM Modi to support Ukraine. He should also ask the Russian government to stop the violence. I have nightmares and can barely go to sleep. I was living such a peaceful life till this invasion took place," said Olesia Mazur, a Ukrainian. Olesia, 35 fell in love with Bilal, when she was on a trip to India and was visiting Goa. Bilal owned a Kashmir craft business in Goa at that time. Both fell in love with each other and later decided to get married. It is Olesia's decision to live in Kashmir and she has adjusted quite well. It was due to the Covid pandemic that they decided to shift base to Kashmir. Olesia herself says, it's not the money and business she is worried about, it's her family she cares most for.

Ukrainian woman married in Kashmir appeals to Indian PM Modi to ask Russia to end violence

Criminal violence is on the rise in America. Last year, the US registered a concerning surge in homicides according to MCCA.

Concerning surge in homicides across US according to MCCA

Greece has announced new measures to combat violence and sporting events, this decision follows the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old football fan last week and the Greek football events have been plagued by violence both on and off pitch in recent years. The government has now promised to clean up the game, here are the details.

Greece to impose new measures to combat sports violence

According to the gun violence archive, there have been 147 incidents of mass shootings since the beginning of this year in the US.

The US records a rise in gun violence cases

Record surge in gun violence in the US with 147 incidents of mass shootings so far in 2022

A year on and Myanmar's military government has filed an eleventh corruption charge against former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, this is the latest indictment against the Nobel laureate who faces over 150 years in prison. The latest case was a corruption charge for allegedly receiving 550,000 as a donation for a charity foundation.

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge amid fresh violence

Thousands took to the streets in Bolivia to protest against violence against women. The case of a serial rapist in whose home two teenagers were found dead and who was at large despite a criminal conviction sparked the protests.

Outrage over early release of serial rapist Richard Choque in Bolivia

More than 100 rapes reported every day while one woman is murdered every three hours in South Africa as the country battles a "second pandemic".

High levels of violence against women in South Africa

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

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, T.S. Tirumurti has asked the United Nations to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists just like they do with Abrahamic religions.

India calls for the UN to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists

A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kazakhstan after protests over rising fuel prices turned violent.

Kazakhstan crisis: Russia sends troops amid unrest over fuel prices

Russia-led troops arrive in Kazakhstan amid unrest over fuel prices

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Kazakhstan PM & his cabinet resign after protests over rising fuel prices turned violent

8 security officers killed as President denounces protesters as 'terrorists' after protests over rising fuel reforms turned violent.

Kazakhstan unrest: 8 security officers killed as President denounces protesters as 'terrorists'

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