Iraq: Security Forces Killed In Multiple Attacks -- BBC
More than 50 people, most of them soldiers and police, have been killed in attacks in Iraq.
Two attacks on security forces in Mosul killed 33 people, officials said.
Hours earlier, gunmen attacked two prisons near Baghdad - Taji to the north and Abu Ghraib to the west - killing at least 25 members of the security forces.
Hundreds of prisoners are reported to have escaped after the jails came under mortar fire.
It is unclear who was behind the incidents, but there has been a recent escalation in violence across Iraq.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Syria's civil war could last for years, says US official.
Syrian rebels capture strategic village near Aleppo. Across Syria, violent day of attacks and ambush.
Russia urges Syria to expel 'extremists'.
Iran deploying troops, tanks to border with Iraq's Kurdistan.
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks' resumption put in doubt by both sides.
Palestinians say no peace talks without '67 borders agreement.
Global banks eye Iraq but questions remain.
Dubai rape case Norwegian woman 'free to go'. UAE pardons Norwegian woman jailed in Dubai after reporting rape.
Egypt crisis: six killed in militant attacks in Sinai.
Hamas appeals to Egypt military over tunnels .
ASIA
Pakistan sends envoy to Afghanistan, pledging a push for regional peace.
Japan poll: PM Abe seeks stable government after win.
Koreas hold fifth round of Kaesong talks.
Biden will focus on trade, security in India trip.
Iran seeks enhanced defence ties with India.
Australia PM Kevin Rudd defends PNG asylum deal.
AFRICA
Morsi's family brands Egyptian army chief a 'criminal'.
South Sudan: Thousands of refugees flee conflict in S. Sudan's Jonglei state, says UN.
Ethiopian troops quit Somali city, but no full withdrawal planned.
Ethiopian dam on Nile raises concerns.
Mali's election campaign in final days.
South Africa's Jacob Zuma silences Lindiwe Zulu on Zimbabwe.
EUROPE
Royal baby: Kate in labour as world waits. Palace: Prince William's wife, Kate, in labor.
Audit of EU powers published by ministers.
Spain's PM to appear in Parliament over corruption scandal.
Tensions simmer after Paris suburb veil riots.
Portugal's President keeps coalition govt in power.
Violence continues in France over Islamic veil ban.
Auschwitz survivor to sue German drama for calling camp 'Polish'.
AMERICAS
Panama finds MiG fighter jets on North Korean arms ship.
Colombia's president vows firm military retaliation after FARC rebels kill 19 soldiers.
Venezuela ends efforts to improve US ties.
Capture of Mexican mob boss began with a fed-up informant.
Pope Francis leaves for Brazil visit – carrying his own bag.
Detroit art caught in bankruptcy battle.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
E.U. designates Hezbollah’s military wing as a terrorist organization. EU adds Hezbollah's military wing to terrorism list.
71 Guantanamo prisoners will get parole-style hearings, Pentagon says.
Official: Al Qaeda-affiliated groups gaining strength in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple confirms that its dev center has been breached by hackers.
GlaxoSmithKline says executives 'breached Chinese law'.
Insight: Wall Street reshapes commodities business to fend off regulation.
No comments:
Post a Comment