That is definitely horrible, and I think it should have been given more attention. However, the main difference I see, as to news coverage, is the first exampl

That is definitely horrible, and I think it should have been given more attention. However, the main difference I see, as to news coverage, is the first example happened in the USA. If the latter had happened in the USA, it would have received astounding coverage. Even if you believe that liberal media would have been quiet, Fox would have had a field day. That they didn't is evidence of the locality argument.