Flames of Fear: Woman Uses Improvised Flamethrower in Manhattan Beach Convenience Store Robbery

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — A bizarre convenience store robbery escalated into an alarming use of improvised weaponry when a woman armed herself with an aerosol can and a lighter, creating a makeshift flamethrower to threaten a store clerk. The incident, which occurred at a 7-Eleven on Artesia Road on Nov. 12, saw the suspect make off with a small amount of merchandise, valued between $10 and $15. Authorities were alerted to the robbery around 3:20 …

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Confrontation in South China Sea: Filipino Sailors Clash with Chinese Coast Guard Using Improvised Weapons

In the contested waters of the South China Sea, a fierce altercation erupted on June 17, involving the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Filipino sailors. The Philippine military accused the CCG of launching an aggressive attack on their personnel during a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, a stranded warship on Ayungin Shoal. This confrontation underscores the escalating tensions in the region, where multiple countries stake overlapping claims. The disputed area has been a …

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