Was It Hatred of Women? Australia Asks After Stabbing Rampage.
All but three of the 18 people killed or injured Saturday were women. While the attacker’s motive may never be known, many said the episode spoke to a larger problem.
After Bondi Stabbing Rampage, Australia Asks How and Why
The police have yet to determine a motive for Saturday’s attack, which left six people dead, but said the assailant had mental-health problems.
In Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims
In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists.
Russia Charges 4 People With Terrorism After Concert Hall Attack
The four men are migrant laborers from Tajikistan. They looked severely injured as they were brought into the courtroom. They face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Germany Arrests Red Army Faction Fugitive
Daniela Klette, who was wanted in connection with the bombing of a prison and violent robberies, was living in plain sight in Berlin, the police say.
As Latin America’s Prison Population Explodes, Gangs Seize Control
Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.
Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.
A Hazard for Visitors to Colombia: ‘Devil’s Breath’
Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.