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US gun lobby chief slams critics who 'exploit' Florida school attack

The head of the US National Rifle Association accused 'elites' of seeking political gain with their calls for gun controls. Donald Trump called the NRA 'Great American Patriots' but also spoke of reforms.

Montenegro

Grenade attack launched on US embassy in Montenegro

The suspect who threw the explosive weapon then blew themselves up, the government there has said.

Cinema

Clint Eastwood lets U.S. soldiers tell their own story in his new film

Three Americans, two of them off-duty U.S. soldiers, were vacationing in Europe when they overpowered a gunman on a French train and disarmed him. They play themselves in the film.

Afghanistan

Save the Children suspends Afghan operations after Jalalabad attack

The international aid group closes its Afghan offices and temporarily suspends operations after the deadly attack in Jalalabad, claimed by ISIL.

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Thailand

Bomb in Thailand's southern province kills 3, wounds at least 18 says

A bomb that exploded in a market in Thailand's southern province of Yala killed 3 people and injured at least 18 said a security official.

France

Paris man stabbed to death in metro as 'onlookers film, post on social

The victim's mother said "no one lifted a finger," when her son was attacked.

Iraq

Iraq: dozens killed as suicide bombers hit Baghdad market

Suicide bombers reportedly killed dozens of people and injured over 100 in a busy market in the Iraqi capital.

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Douma in East Damascus hit by mortar fire

Several people have been injured after mortar shells fell on residential area.

Tunisia

Hundreds arrested as clashes rock Tunisia

The interior ministry reports at least 237 people have been arrested as anti-government protests turn violent.

France

France: fire destroys Paris kosher store on attack anniversary

The Paris suburb of Créteil is shocked by a suspected arson attack on a kosher grocery store, three years to the day after a terror attack on a Jewish supermarket in Paris.

Germany

Borussia Dortmund suspect admits bombing team bus 'for money'

A German-Russian man staged bomb attacks on the Borussia Dortmund football team bus for money and meant to harm no-one, his lawyer says.

Russia

Russia: suspect held over St Petersburg supermarket blast

Russia’s security service says an individual has been detained on suspicion of carrying out the bombing that injured 13 people this week.

World News

2017: terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political upheaval

Struck by terrorist attacks and natural catastrophes around the world, 2017 also saw major political change.

Sweden

Three arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue

Local media report a group of masked men hurled Molotov cocktails at the building in Gothenburg on Saturday night.

Argentina

Former Argentina president charged with treason

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has denied any wrongdoing and called the allegations politically motivated.

Germany

German mayor in knife attack

The mayor of a small town in Western Germany has survived a knife attack possibly linked to his liberal immigration policies.

Egypt

Egypt's battle with an Islamist insurgency

Militants have killed hundreds of police and soldiers over recent years in Egypt but appear to have shifted tactics with Friday's attack on a mosque

Egypt

Egypt: at least 235 people killed in mosque attack

Militants detonated a bomb and then gunned down worshippers as they fled.

France

France: injuries as car driven into students near Toulouse

French police have arrested a man who drove his car into pedestrians in Blagnac, near Toulouse; three people injured.

France

Royal honour for train attack bravery

Chris Norman honoured for Paris train attack bravery.

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