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Boko Haram terrorists overrun army base in NE Nigeria, steal weapons: Sources

Published: Sunday, 28 April 2019 16:05 Category: World Hits: 64

Members of the Takfiri Boko Haram terrorist group have attacked and overrun an outpost belonging to the Nigerian government troops in the northeastern parts of the African country, stealing weapons before fleeing, military sources say.

Man arrested for bomb threat at Michigan mosque

A man has been arrested for calling in a false bomb threat at a Benton Township mosque. Saturday, 27 April 2019 16:46

Afghan forces kill 15 Taliban militants in Uruzgan province

At least 15 Taliban militants were killed during the operations of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in southern Uruzgan province of Afghanistan in last two days. Saturday, 27 April 2019 16:45

Suspected militant blown up while planting a bomb inside a private university in Kabul

A suspected militant was blown up by own explosives as he was attempting to plant a bomb inside the compound of a private university in Kabul. Thursday, 25 April 2019 16:38

Aid charity Oxfam warns of ‘massive resurgence of cholera’ in Yemen

Oxfam International, a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations, has warned of a “massive resurgence of cholera” amid an escalation of violence in the war-torn state, and ahead of the rainy season, which is expected to accelerate the spread of the disease. Saturday, 20 April 2019 17:03

Every year a Filipino man marks Good Friday with an actual crucifixion

A man playing the role of prophet Jesus, peace be upon him, during Holy Week in the Philippines was crucified for the 33rd time on Good Friday. Saturday, 20 April 2019 17:02

Gunmen kill 14 after kidnapping them from buses on Pakistani coast

Unidentified gunmen killed 14 people in southwestern Pakistan after pulling them from several passenger buses, sifting through their identity cards and kidnapping them, a Pakistani official said on Thursday. Friday, 19 April 2019 00:31

Yemen agreement should be implemented without delay: UNSC

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on warring parties in Yemen to withdraw from the embattled port city of Hudaydah “as soon as possible” in line with a ceasefire deal reached in December 2018. Friday, 19 April 2019 00:29

Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in week-long operations in Zabul

The Afghan military in the South and the Ministry of Defense have confirmed that Taliban militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations in southern Zabul province in past one week. Wednesday, 17 April 2019 16:00

UN Security Council condemns Taliban announcement of spring offensive

The UN Security Council has condemned the announcement by the Taliban of a spring offensive, saying it will only result in more unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people. Tuesday, 16 April 2019 17:13

179 militants killed in North since the launch of Taliban’s spring offensive: military

The Afghan Military in the North has announced that 179 Taliban militants including 15 commanders of the group hailing from Afghanistan as well as abroad have been killed in Northern and Northeastern provinces of the country since the group announced the launch of its spring offensive “Al-Fath”. Monday, 15 April 2019 16:22

Taliban ban WHO, Red Cross in Afghanistan, citing 'suspicious' activity

The Taliban terrorist organization have banned the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from operating in Afghanistan, citing “suspicious” activity. Sunday, 14 April 2019 16:34

Hazara Shia community stages sit-in protest in Pakistan

The Hazara community has been staging a sit-in at Western Bypass of Quetta, Pakistan, for last 23 hours demanding better security measures after Hazarganji open market blast on Friday. Sunday, 14 April 2019 16:33

ICC judges reject request for Afghanistan war crimes probe

Just days after the United States government revoked the visa of the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor, the ICC judges rejected her request to open an investigation into alleged war crimes by American forces in Afghanistan. Saturday, 13 April 2019 16:55

53% of Yemenis are food insecure

Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation said that according to the results of the integrated analysis of food security, more than 53 percent of Yemen's population are severe food insecure, which requires urgent intervention to meet food needs. Saturday, 13 April 2019 15:10

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