Armed gang kidnaps up to 17 American Christian missionaries, including children, in Haiti – reports

Between 15 and 17 US missionaries and their families are reportedly being held by a gang in Haiti. Although the country is infamous for kidnappings, the abduction of such a large group of foreigners is nonetheless unusual. … Read More >Armed gang kidnaps up to 17 American Christian missionaries, including children, in Haiti – reports

Venezuela reports crushing heavily armed gang in Caracas, blames US, Colombia for instigating violence

The Venezuelan government has said it has derailed a violent gang’s plans to create chaos in the capital. The street battles in northwest Caracas lasted for some 72 hours and left at least 26 dead, including four officers. … Read More >Venezuela reports crushing heavily armed gang in Caracas, blames US, Colombia for instigating violence

FBI says dozens of Chicago street gangs formed ‘pact’ to kill any cop seen drawing weapon on suspect – report

The FBI has issued an alert to Chicago police warning that nearly three dozen street gangs may have struck an agreement to shoot any officer seen with their gun drawn in public “on-site,” according to a local news report. … Read More >FBI says dozens of Chicago street gangs formed ‘pact’ to kill any cop seen drawing weapon on suspect – report