US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources
Joe Biden and other senior US officials warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Shooting in Las Vegas
A retiree armed with multiple assault rifles strafed an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas from a high-rise hotel window.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Lone gunman kills 59, injures hundreds, in Las Vegas concert attack
A retiree armed with multiple assault rifles strafed an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas from a high-rise hotel window on Sunday.
Tue Oct 03 2017
Gunman spreads panic at Philippines casino, robbery suspected - police
The lone gunman had not aimed his assault rifle at people at the Resorts World Manila entertainment complex, and may have been trying to steal casino chips.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Man killed at Paris airport planned to 'die for Allah' - prosecutor
A man shot dead by French soldiers at Paris Orly airport on Saturday shouted he was there to "die for Allah" and tried to seize a soldier's assault rifle.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Paris police to be equipped with assault rifles
Parisian police will be given assault rifles and Kalashnikov-resistant shields in a first for the French capital's officers nearly four months after a devastating terror attack killed 130 people.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Colombian rebels trade jungle for YouTube
Dressed in combat fatigues and carrying assault rifles, these women never imagined that one day, they would need to worry about wearing heels, doing make-up in minutes and people's online comments.
Tue Dec 29 2015
Dismantled parts of M16 rifle found on express bus
Two express bus drivers and six passengers were arrested in connection with the seizure of a dismantled M16 assault rifle in a bus heading to Kuala Lumpur.
Thu Feb 07 2013
Cerberus to sell maker of school massacre weapon
The US company that manufactured the lethal assault rifle used in last week's grade school massacre was put up for sale Tuesday as its main shareholder sought to distance itself from the killings.
Tue Dec 18 2012