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Florida teen shoots dead 6-year-old brother and kills himself

In Florida a boy of six has been shot dead by his 13-year-old brother who then killed himself after an argument over food. The teenager also shot his

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USA

47 US Senators may have undermined Iran nuclear talks, says Kerry

On the eve of fresh nuclear talks with Iran, US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed concern that a letter to Iran last week from 47 Republican

14/03/2015

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia named 'world's biggest importer of weapons'

Saudi Arabia replaced India last year to become the biggest arms importer in the world, according to a new report on international defence spending

09/03/2015

Colombia

Colombia and FARC agree on landmine removal deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebels have jointly agreed to remove landmines from the battlefield. It comes as a sign of progress in the

08/03/2015

Syria

UN Security Council slams use of chlorine weapons in Syria

A US-backed resolution has been approved by 14 members, including Russia, while Venezuela abstained.

06/03/2015

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Fighting rages near Debaltseve despite ceasefire deal

18/02/2015

Ukraine

Locals brace for Ukraine troops to take back Vuhlehirsk

Ten kilometers from Debaltseve lies the small town of Vuhlehirsk captured by rebels earlier this month. Local residents now believe the Ukrainian

16/02/2015

Ukraine

Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels trade ceasefire violation claims

Ukraine government forces remain dug-in, encircled by pro-Russian rebels, leaving a European brokered peace plan on the verge of collapse. Fighting

16/02/2015

Ukraine

Rebels push on with their assault on Ukrainian government positions ahead of peace talks

More than 10 civilians and soldiers have been killed in rocket fire deep inside Ukrainian government-held territory on the eve of peace talks. The

11/02/2015

Germany

Ukraine crisis: Hot topic provokes conflicting views at Munich Security Conference

The crisis in Ukraine tops the agenda as the three-day Munich Security Conference gets underway. Whether or not to provide Ukraine with weaponry is proving a contentious topic.

07/02/2015

USA

Debate over brisk Christmas gun sales in US amid recent tragedies

Recent gun tragedies in the US raise the whole question of firearms ownership this Christmas.

25/12/2014

USA

Delta worker smuggled guns onto flights from Atlanta to New York

Two men have been charged with smuggling firearms onto commercial airliners between Atlanta and New York.

24/12/2014

Nigeria

Nigeria soldiers face death penalty for mutiny

A Nigerian court has sentenced 54 soldiers to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram Islamists. The men were found guilty of mutiny, refusing to help

18/12/2014

USA

Sandy Hook families sue gun manufacturer two years on from mass school shooting

On the second anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, families are suing the manufacturer of the gun used in the tragedy.

15/12/2014

Kosovo

Guns destroyed in Kosovo security operation

The authorities in Kosovo have destroyed more than 2,000 rifles and small firearms as part of an effort to improve security in the Balkan country

02/12/2014

Norway

Norway police carry guns amid heightened terror fears

26/11/2014

USA

Firearms expert shot dead by 9-year-old girl

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My Europe Series

Floods and corruption: why Bosnia is littered with landmines

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France

Fabius: Syria used chemical weapons again in 14 attacks since October

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My Europe Series

Troubled waters: the hidden legacy of chemical weapons dumping

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