Reuters: Suicide bomber kills 21 at Saudi Shi'ite mosque, Islamic State claims attack
A suicide bomber killed 21 worshippers on Friday in a packed Shi'ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia, residents and the health minister said, the first attack in the kingdom to be claimed by Islamic State militants.
It was one of the deadliest assaults in recent years in the largest Gulf Arab country, where sectarian tensions have been frayed by nearly two months of Saudi-led air strikes on Shi'ite Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.
More than 150 people were praying when the huge explosion ripped through the Imam Ali mosque in the village of al-Qadeeh, witnesses said.
MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
China says U.S. actions in South China Sea 'irresponsible, dangerous'.
Dollars disappear in Afghanistan with exiting U.S. troops.
Myanmar navy announces rescue of stranded Rohingya.
ISIL recruit reveals plans to conduct attacks in India – security official.
One year of Thai military rule passes with a whisper. Anti-government protesters arrested in Thailand on first anniversary of military takeover.
Australia opposes any military base on artificial islands in the South China Sea: Defence Minister Kevin Andrews.
Global refugee crises will hinder resettlement of Asian 'boat people': UNHCR.
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AFRICA
UN accuses S.Sudan of targeting base as fighting intensifies.
South Sudan close to economic collapse as famine fears resurface.
Kenya says attack by Somali militants thwarted in Garissa. Al-Shabab storms Kenyan village near Garissa.
Burundi protesters defy police crackdown. Grenade blasts as Burundi protesters defy police crackdown.
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Civilians killed as armed groups clash in Mali.
Mali separatists say soldiers publicly executed 9 Tuaregs in north village; army investigating.
Mali wants regional military force as rebel violence surges.
Soldier kidnapped by suspected Islamist militants in Egypt's Sinai.
EUROPE
Ukraine truce talks make no breakthrough in Minsk.
EU, ex-Soviet neighbors patch over rifts with eye on Russia.
Moscow issues travel warning over U.S. 'hunt' for Russians.
Ireland votes on gay marriage; Catholic leaders opposed.
NATO says sets date for 2016 summit in Warsaw.
EU agrees 1.8bn-euro loan to cash-strapped Ukraine.
Germany, France usher Greece back to negotiating table.
Cameron to meet Merkel, Juncker and Hollande for EU talks.
Russian space agency Roscosmos misused $1.8bn – audit chamber.
Netherlands plans to ban full-face veil in public places.
Tunisia Bardo attack: Italy alarmed by migrant arrest.
Eiffel Tower closed amid workers' anger about pickpockets.
AMERICAS
Gunfight kills 39 in troubled Mexican state. Gunfight in western Mexico kills at least 39: officials.
Colombia rebels cancel unilateral cease-fire after army raid kills 26 insurgents.
Colombia army raid kills 18 Farc rebels as talks inch on.
U.S. State Department to post set of Clinton emails online on Friday.
FBI admits no major cases cracked with Patriot Act snooping powers.
Brazil’s economic downturn, corruption scandals shake leader.
Venezuela's currency sinks to record low on the black market.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Oil market shrugging off turmoil in Middle East.
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