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New Taser 'X3' can shock three people before reloading
Manufacturers of the Taser stun gun on Monday unveiled a new handheld weapon, the X3, which is capable of shocking three people without having to reload. The new mdoel should increase officer safety.
USA
Teenager dies after police use Taser stun gun
Fifteen-year old Brett Elder died in police custody after Michigan police used a Taser stun gun on him to quell a fight. An autopsy has been ordered to determine whether the death was caused by use of the controversial stun gun.
WEB NEWS
Web spotlight on Taser stun gun
In this edition: bloggers react furiously to the latest US death caused by a police Taser stun gun; Colombia's FARC prepare to release six new hostages; and Maddie's parents issue a video dating from the last Christmas before her disappearance.
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Farewell to sister Emmanuelle
In this edition we look back at the extraordinary life of sister Emmanuelle who died just before her hundredth birthday; 'Taser' company is put on trial by far-left leader Olivier Besancenot and IMF director Strauss Khan at the centre of inquiry.
JUSTICE
Libel case goes to court over Tasers
The head of a company that supplies Tasers is seeking damages from the leader of the Communist Revolutionary League for publicly stating that the stun guns can be lethal.
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Is the Taser too dangerous?
Following the US, Canada and the UK, French police have started using the controversial electro-shock weapon: the Taser. We discuss the pros and cons of this new technology.
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