1. The assault provoked national outrage and declarations by a Merkel ally that foreign youths were behind a growing violent crime wave.
2. A crime wave at Sandhurst threatens Prince Harry's security there as he starts his military training today.
3. Some would argue a crime wave is not so unusual in a country in such a state of transition as China.
4. Officials have blamed the crime wave on the violent or horrifying material appearing in some films and television series.
5. Police and court systems are also coming back on line, providing hope for improved law and order despite an overwhelming crime wave.