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India's 'surgical strikes' along Kashmir border prompt fury in Pakistan
Tensions threaten to boil over in Kashmir after India carried out what it called ‘‘surgical strikes’‘ along the de facto border with Pakistan.Tensions threaten to boil over in Kashmir after India carried out what it called ‘‘surgical strikes’‘ along the de facto border with Pakistan.
Air strikes hit two hospitals in eastern Aleppo
Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.
Two bombs explode in Dresden
One device was at a mosque, the second at an international conference centre in the east German city. No one has been hurt.One device was at a mosque, the second at an international conference centre in the east German city. No one has been hurt.
Attacker shot after storming Israeli embassy in Ankara
An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.
New York bomb suspect is formally charged
US prosecutors have formally charged Ahmad Rahami, the suspect who was arrested after weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey in which 29 people were…US prosecutors have formally charged Ahmad Rahami, the suspect who was arrested after weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey in which 29 people were…
UN suspends all aid to Syria after convoy attack
The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.
Clinton and Trump clash over terrorism after bombings
The attacks in New York and New Jersey look set to dominate the presidential debate and both candidates quickly clashed in their reactions to events.The attacks in New York and New Jersey look set to dominate the presidential debate and both candidates quickly clashed in their reactions to events.
Humanitarian aid convoy hit by air strike in Syria
An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.
Police knew Manhattan bomber as a "noisy neighbour" due to local complaints
Neighbours and acquaintances of the Manhattan bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami have described him as a familiar resident of their community who helped in the family-run chicken…Neighbours and acquaintances of the Manhattan bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami have described him as a familiar resident of their community who helped in the family-run chicken…
New Yorkers say it's "business as usual" following Manhattan blast
All New York blast victims released from hospital * Reports of arrests denied by FBI * As the investigation and media attention goes on around them, New Yorkers who have endured the…All New York blast victims released from hospital * Reports of arrests denied by FBI * As the investigation and media attention goes on around them, New Yorkers who have endured the…
ISIL claims Minnesota attack
The ISIL-affiliated news agency Amaq says one of the group's followers carried out the stabbing attack that wounded at least eight people at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota on Saturday.The ISIL-affiliated news agency Amaq says one of the group's followers carried out the stabbing attack that wounded at least eight people at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota on Saturday.
New York explosion and suspect: what we know
Ahmad Khan Rahami, the 28-year-old resident of New Jersey and the prime suspect of planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey, has been captured by police.Ahmad Khan Rahami, the 28-year-old resident of New Jersey and the prime suspect of planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey, has been captured by police.
Eight injured and suspect killed following stabbings in St Cloud, Minnesota
Eight people have been injured and a suspect killed following stabbings at a shopping centre in St Cloud, Minnesota.Eight people have been injured and a suspect killed following stabbings at a shopping centre in St Cloud, Minnesota.
At least 29 people injured in 'intentional blast' in New York
Police are still searching for a motive behind the bomb blast that injured 29 people in New York.Police are still searching for a motive behind the bomb blast that injured 29 people in New York.
Fourth death in spate of attacks on Israelis
Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian who they say stabbed and wounded a soldier in the West Bank. There has been no immediate comment from Palestinian officials about Saturday's attack.Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian who they say stabbed and wounded a soldier in the West Bank. There has been no immediate comment from Palestinian officials about Saturday's attack.
Syria says downed Israeli aircraft, Israel denies
The Syrian army was said to have downed an Israeli warplane and a drone on Tuesday, but Israel promptly denied the report.The Syrian army was said to have downed an Israeli warplane and a drone on Tuesday, but Israel promptly denied the report.
Orlando gunman mosque is set ablaze
Police in Florida are investigating a fire at the mosque where the Orlando gunman, Omar Mateen used to pray.Police in Florida are investigating a fire at the mosque where the Orlando gunman, Omar Mateen used to pray.
Civilians reported killed by 'Saudi-led coalition airstrike' in Yemen
At least nine civilians including four children have been killed in Yemen in an air-strike near the capital Sanaa, according to local residents.At least nine civilians including four children have been killed in Yemen in an air-strike near the capital Sanaa, according to local residents.
Gas allegedly used by Syrian government forces in latest Aleppo bombing
Medical sources in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo say that President Assad’s forces may have again used chlorine bombs in a gas attack on a rebel-held residential…Medical sources in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo say that President Assad’s forces may have again used chlorine bombs in a gas attack on a rebel-held residential…
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Baghdad bomb blast
A car bomb explosion near a hospital in central Baghdad has left at least nine people dead.A car bomb explosion near a hospital in central Baghdad has left at least nine people dead.
Afghan forces end Kabul aid agency siege after gun battle
Afghan security forces in Kabul have been battling gunmen who stormed an international aid group’s offices after a car bomb attack.Afghan security forces in Kabul have been battling gunmen who stormed an international aid group’s offices after a car bomb attack.
Philippines declares 'state of lawlessness' after deadly blast
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ‘‘state of lawlessness’‘ in the Philippines after a bomb attack in his home city killed at least 14 people.President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ‘‘state of lawlessness’‘ in the Philippines after a bomb attack in his home city killed at least 14 people.
Philippines: blast in Davao City kills at least 12
Police in the Philippines are investigating the cause of an explosion in Davao City.Police in the Philippines are investigating the cause of an explosion in Davao City.
Many dead and injured in Pakistan bombings
The Islamist group behind the Easter Day attack on Christians Lahore says it carried out the attacks.The Islamist group behind the Easter Day attack on Christians Lahore says it carried out the attacks.
Security beefed up as pupils return to school in France
It is back to school in France and, this time, with heightened security.It is back to school in France and, this time, with heightened security.
Turkish southeast airport targeted in rocket attack
Suspected Kurdish militants have fired rockets at an airport in southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir.Suspected Kurdish militants have fired rockets at an airport in southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
Al-Shabaab kill ten in Mogadishu restaurant attack
Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.
Turkey: car bomb targeting Cizre police HQ kills at least 11 people
A car bomb attack on a police headquaters in the Turkish town of Cizre has killed at least 11 people.A car bomb attack on a police headquaters in the Turkish town of Cizre has killed at least 11 people.
Turkey: PKK blamed for attack on main opposition leader
Turkey’s main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu escaped unhurt on Thursday after his convoy came under fire in the northeastern Black Sea province of Artvin.Turkey’s main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu escaped unhurt on Thursday after his convoy came under fire in the northeastern Black Sea province of Artvin.
Syrian government troops behind two toxic gas attacks, report concludes
It has long been suspected and now an official investigation reportedly concludes that government troops were behind two toxic gas attacks in Syria.It has long been suspected and now an official investigation reportedly concludes that government troops were behind two toxic gas attacks in Syria.