Time: Gunmen Besiege Intelligence Facility in Kabul as Afghanistan Mourns Victims of Suicide Bombing
(KABUL, Afghanistan) — Gunmen besieged a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence service in Kabul on Thursday, police said, as the city’s Shiite residents held funeral services for the victims of a horrific suicide bombing the previous day that left 34 dead.
Police officer Abdul Rahman told The Associated Press from the location of the morning siege in a northwestern neighborhood of Kabul that the gunmen were holed up in a partially constructed building near the compound from where they were opening fire.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia says drone attacks on its Syria base have increased.
Iraq bombs Islamic State 'operations room' in Syria.
Yemen Army captures Hiran region in Hajjah.
Pompeo announces 'Iran Action Group' to steer post-nuclear deal policy.
Hamas decries Israeli decision to end 'Black Friday' probe.
Egypt finalizing details of long-term Hamas-Israel truce: source.
Turkish finance chief tries to reassure investors on crisis.
Trump says U.S. will not pay Turkey for release of detained American.
US threatens more Turkey sanctions if pastor not freed.
ASIA
Islamic State claims Kabul's latest deadly attacks. Afghanistan: Gunmen attack spy training center in Kabul.
North, South Korea restore military communication line.
Report: Talks underway at Panmunjom for Pompeo's North Korea trip.
Kim Jong-nam murder: 'Enough evidence' for women to go on trial.
HRW: Maldives election under threat amid crackdown on dissent.
India monsoon floods 'kill 106' in Kerala.
Asian Games: Indonesia's police chief unapologetic about shootings of petty criminals.
AFRICA
17,000 displaced by conflict in western Niger: UN.
Somalia president in Djibouti for talks amid diplomatic tension.
Somalia President shakes up security posts amid Islamist threat.
Mali: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita wins re-election as president.
DRC issues global arrest warrant for opposition leader Katumbi.
Ugandan lawmakers, others charged with treason over stoning of Museveni convoy.
Detained Ugandan pop star politician 'in dire state'.
Chad orders illegal gold miners out of troubled area.
EUROPE
Bolton to discuss arms control, Iran, Syria in talks with Russian counterpart.
Russia calls latest US sanctions on companies in Russia, China, and Singapore ‘useless’.
Russia says U.S. sanctions over North Korea risk undermining peace process.
EU rejects claim Genoa bridge collapse linked to its spending rules.
Germany may tighten border with France, Switzerland.
Poland wants permanent US forces stationed there.
Vatican condemns 'predator priests' in Penn. grand jury report.
German plane lands in Greece after bomb threat.
AMERICAS
Boston Globe leads newspapers in coordinated rebuke of Donald Trump for attacks on press.
Trump escalates feud with intelligence officials.
Paul Manafort jury asks judge 'what is reasonable doubt?' at end of first day of deliberations in fraud trial of Trump's ex-campaign manager. Manafort jury ends first day with questions, including definition of 'reasonable doubt'.
Military parade ordered by Trump postponed: Pentagon.
Ecuador tightens entry requirements for Venezuelans as influx swells.
Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats: authorities.
Canada's Trudeau rules out early election this fall.
British Columbia declares state of emergency as over 500 wildfires burn.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS remains a regional and global threat despite battlefield losses, Pentagon says.
Al Qaeda’s alliance with the Taliban ‘remains firm,’ UN says.
'Islamic State' youth fighters keep the faith in prison.
Inside the UAE’s war on al-Qaeda in Yemen.
German court: Bring back bin Laden's suspected bodyguard.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks march higher on growing hopes for China trade talks.
Trump says in 'no rush' to get NAFTA deal.
Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'.
Corona beer owner to pour $4bn into weed.
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