No sign that Duluth synagogue torching was hate crime but probe continuing, police say
A fire that destroyed a historic synagogue in northeastern Minnesota doesn't appear to have been a hate crime, authorities said Sunday in discussing the arrest of a suspect. Matthew James Amiot, 36, of Duluth, was arrested Friday in the fire last week at the Adas ...
Pennsylvania man blows up his house on daughter's wedding day; death ruled suicide
A homeowner near Pittsburgh blew up his house on his daughter's wedding day, police said shortly after his body was found in the rubble late Saturday. The man had been seen standing in front of his house in Edgewood shortly before it exploded and caught ...
Kyoto Animation arson attack suspect no longer in critical condition, faces arrest
The condition of Shinji Aoba, the suspect in the July arson attack on Kyoto Animation’s studio, is improving, and he is likely to be handed an arrest warrant soon.
Fans flock to theaters nationwide to watch first Kyoto Animation film released since attack
Fans flocked Friday to the opening of the first film released by Kyoto Animation Co. since a deadly arson attack in July on one of its studios claimed the lives of 35 staff members. Audiences packed a theater in Kyoto for "Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien ...
Kyoto Animation arson attack victims to be honored in end credits of new film
“We will be happy if the film is enjoyed for many years to come,” the company said.
Police release names of remaining 25 victims of Kyoto Animation arson attack
On Tuesday police completed the process of releasing identities of all 35 victims in July's arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio, which took more than a month as they tried to negotiate consent with grieving family members. The same day, police made public ...
Amnesty blames Brazilian government failures for Amazon fires
Amnesty International says Brazilian government failures are responsible for fires raging in the Amazon rainforest. The comment by the rights group on Thursday came after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro suggested some non-governmental groups could be setting the blazes in retaliation for losing state funds under ...
Japanese government mulls tax breaks for donations to arson-hit Kyoto Animation
The government is considering providing tax breaks for donations to arson-hit Kyoto Animation Co., industry minister Hiroshige Seko confirmed Thursday, in a bid to encourage companies and individuals to support the anime firm as it rebuilds its business. The government is planning to allow donations ...
One month after arson attack, Kyoto Animation to remove altar for victims
Kyoto Animation Co. said Monday that later this month it would remove an altar set up near its studio for victims of the deadly arson attack in July. The company will accept flowers, messages and other tributes at the temporary stand until Sunday. It was ...
Concerns remain despite stricter checks on gasoline sales after KyoAni arson attack
Fuel distributors and others are voicing concerns over instructions given by the authorities on July 25 to apply stricter procedures when selling gasoline following the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation Co.'s studio last month. The instructions came after Shinji Aoba, 41, allegedly doused and ...
One month after arson attack, support for Kyoto Animation at home and overseas still spreading
About a month after the deadly arson attack, the circle of support for Kyoto Animation Co. has spread to individuals and businesses from within and outside of Japan, with many offering words of encouragement and donations to the company. Sunday marks one month after the ...
Kyoto Animation suspends annual novel contest in wake of deadly arson attack
Arson-hit Kyoto Animation Co. has decided to suspend its annual novel competition in the wake of the July 18 attack on its studio in Kyoto that left 35 people dead and dozens injured. The company, based in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, made the ...
