Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — The suicide bomber who targeted a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, killing more than 80 people, was a member of the Pakistani Taliban disguised as a policeman, a senior official said Thursday. CCTV footage
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‘A new era of accountability.’ What Memphis got right after the death of Tyre Nichols | CNN
Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic videos and descriptions of violence. CNN — Weeks after Tyre Nichols was brutalized by Memphis police officers, city law enforcement officials are being hailed for their unusually rapid investigation and transparency compared to similar
Video shows Tyre Nichols calling for his mother, beaten by officers now charged in his death | CNN
Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic videos and descriptions of violence. CNN — Tyre Nichols screamed for his mother and Memphis police officers struck him multiple times – including in the face while his hands were restrained – toward the
Protests reach Haiti airport and Prime Minister’s residence over police killings | CNN
CNN — Protesters and some police officers protested at the official residence of Haiti’s prime minister in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday, decrying recent killings of police, according to one of his advisors. “The police officers and the protestors came
Spanish authorities believe fatal machete attack suspect acted alone | CNN
Madrid CNN — Spanish authorities believe the Moroccan suspect in a deadly machete attack at two churches in the southern port city of Algeciras Wednesday acted alone in the assault, which is being investigated as a suspected terror attack. “The
Confidence in London’s police force crumbles as sex crime cases against officers pile up | CNN
London CNN — In a distinguished 30-year career with London’s Metropolitan Police, Dal Babu has seen his fair share of shocking behavior. Yet the handling of a female recruit’s sexual assault allegedly at the hands of her superior disgusted him
Solomon Peña to remain behind bars as he awaits trial in shootings at New Mexico lawmakers homes | CNN
CNN — The failed Republican New Mexico state House candidate who is accused of masterminding shootings at Democratic officials’ homes will remain in jail as he awaits trial, a judge ruled Monday. Second Judicial District Court Judge David Murphy said
Peru braces for protests as thousands of police officers prepare to guard capital | CNN
CNN — Almost 12,000 police officers are preparing to guard the Peruvian capital Lima as the country braces for massive protests on Thursday. A heavy police and military presence could be observed in the heart of city early Thursday, with
Climate activist Greta Thunberg released after being detained by German police at coal mine protest | CNN
CNN — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was released by German police on Tuesday evening after being detained earlier in the day at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine in the western village of Lützerath, police confirmed
UK officer who admitted to 49 sex offenses sacked, as questions mount over trust in the police | CNN
CNN — London’s Metropolitan Police force has dismissed officer David Carrick after he admitted to a litany of sexual attacks on women in a case that has sparked calls for an inquiry into the United Kingdom’s largest police service. Carrick
