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12 injured in grenade attack in Shopian
At least a dozen people, including three policemen, were injured in a grenade attack in a busy market area in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said. Militants hurled a grenade on security forces in Shopian town, resulting in injuries to at least nine civilians and three cops, a police official said. He said the area has been cordoned off and searches started to nab the attackers. Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week..
7 injured in grenade attack in J&K
Seven civilians were injured in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, police said.
Israel to deduct from Palestinian funds for arson damages
Israel says it plans to deduct from tax funds it collects for the Palestinians the amount needed to compensate Israelis living near the Gaza Strip who have come under a wave of arson attacks. Israel has been battling fires caused by kites rigged with incendiary devices launched by Palestinians in Gaza that have damaged forests and torched agricultural fields. The fires have disrupted daily life in communities near the Gaza Strip. The kites have been flown by Gazans who have staged weekly protests since late March during which more than 115 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fire. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday didn't disclose how much would be deducted. Israeli Army Radio put the cost of damages at 5 million shekels ($1.4 million).
Afghanistan's top religious council bans suicide attacks
Afghanistan's top religious body has issued a ruling, or a fatwa, declaring suicide attacks "haram" forbidden under Islamic law. The Afghan Ulema Council, which includes Muslim clerics, scholars and men of authority in religion and law from across the country, issued the fatwa at a gathering on Monday in Kabul that hosted around 2,000 council members. The council appealed on both the Afghan government forces and the Taliban and other militants to halt the fighting and agree on a cease-fire. It also called for peace negotiations between the two sides. It's the first time the council has issued such an appeal. Ghofranullah Murad, a member of the council, read out a written statement from the gathering that said innocent Afghan men, women and children are the victims of war.
One killed, many injured in clash in CoochBehar
One person was killed and a number of people were injured in a clash between supporters of two political parties in CoochBehar district, police said today. The clash between the supporters of the two parties took place at Jamaldaha area of the district yesterday in which Ramjan Mian was killed and many people were injured, they said. The police, however, did not specify the number of injured persons. A large contingent of police force was deployed in the area to maintain peace, they added. CoochBehar district CPI(M) leaders claimed that deceased Ramjan Mian was their active supporter and their newly elected gram panchayat member of Jamaldaha, Atabul Islamd was among the injured. The CPI(M) leaders alleged that the clash started when Trinamool Congress workers tried to set the house of Islam on fire which was resisted by CPI(M) activists. The Trinamool Congress has denied the CPI(M) allegations.
15 injured in J&K road accident
Fifteen people were injured on Monday after a vehicle they were travelling in turned turtle in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Criminal killed in encounter in Muzaffarnagar
A wanted criminal was killed and a police personnel injured during an encounter near Falawda village here today, police said. The encounter took place this morning in an area under the Purkazi police station, Superintendent of Police (SP), City, Ombir Singh said. Ramesh alias Nanu was killed in the the encounter. He was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, the officer said. Station House Officer (SHO) Vijay Singh was injured in the incident, the SP said. The police have seized a motorcycle and a pistol. Ramesh was wanted in more than a dozen cases of loot and murder in Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur districts, the officer said.
Two killed as activists clash with militants in Pakistan tribal area
A clash between Pashtun activists and local militants today killed two people and wounded 25 others in a restive Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said. The incident occurred in the Rustam Bazar of Wana, the main town of South Waziristan where the military has in the past conducted a string of punishing offensives to hunt down Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked militants. Supporters of the Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM), which is led by young activist Manzoor Pashteen, wanted to hold a rally to protest against growing corruption in the tribal regions. "The clash erupted after supporters of Manzoor Pashteen were stopped from holding a protest rally by local militants belonging to Maulvi Nazir group " a senior local administration official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The Pashtun activists torched two offices of the militants, which led to an exchange of fire, killing two people and wounding 25 others, the offical said. Authorities were not immediately able ..
Six dead after militants attack Pakistan border posts
Six militants have been killed after a thwarted attack on Pakistan army posts along the country's border with Afghanistan, the military said today. Five soldiers were injured in two separate attacks in Balochistan, a restive province in Pakistan's south, and the tribal district of Bajaur in the country's far north. "Security forces responded effectively and repulsed attacks, killing six terrorists," the military said in a statement, adding that four troops from the paramilitary Frontier Corps and an Air Force soldier had been injured. The attacks targeted soldiers working to erect a fence along the length of Pakistan's 2400-kilometre (1490-mile) border with Afghanistan, across which Pakistan alleges militants sneak into the country from its western neighbour. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of allowing militants hiding across the border to launch attacks on Pakistani military targets. Several Islamist militant groups are active in Balochistan, including the Taliban and local affiliates .
Chhattisgarh: Arms, ammunition recovered from Naxal camps
A huge cache of arms and ammunition among other paraphernalia was recovered from multiple Naxal camps across Chhattisgarh.The recovery was made from Polampalli, Chintagupha, Bheji and Kistaram station limits after a joint operation was conducted by the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).During the joint operation, two jawans of the STF were injured in counter-firing from Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma.The injured jawans were later admitted to a hospital in Raipur for treatment.On Friday, two jawans of 231 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Dantewada.
Rebel leaders like George Fernandes are needed all the time: Advani
BJP veteran L K Advani today said "rebel leaders" such as George Fernandes are needed all the time because no country can progress without them. He made the remarks at the launch of a website on George Fernandes on his 88th birthday. Advani, who paid a visit to the ailing leader at his Delhi residence, said he was a remarkable person. "I have had the occasion of being with him in Parliament for so many years. He is a remarkable person... Rebel leaders are needed all the time. Nothing moves without them. "If there were no rebels, the country wouldn't have gained Independence. Rebel leaders like George should keep coming up so that the country can progress and develop," Advani said after inaugurating the website -- georgefernandes.org. This website is an attempt to highlight his glorious contribution to Indian politics, especially the first part of his career and put the second part in right perspective. It's also an effort at celebrating what George stood for, said his wife Leila Kabir
No 'terrorist motive' behind cathedral rampage: Berlin police
Berlin police said there was no sign that a "rampaging" man with a knife whom they shot and wounded today at the city's main cathedral had had a "terrorist motive". "Based on what we know so far, we have no information that the suspect in any way had a terrorist or Islamist motive," a police spokesman said. The spokesman later added that the man, whose threatening behaviour led police to shoot him in the leg, was a 53-year-old Austrian who had been wielding a knife and was "verbally aggressive".
UK marks one-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack
The UK today marked the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in London Bridge and Borough Market with a nationwide minute's silence and special memorial service at Southwark Cathedral here. Eight people died and 48 others were injured when a white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge at about 10pm last year on the same day. Three men then got out and attacked people in nearby Borough Market. Police arrived within a few minutes and the three men Pakistani-origin ringleader Khuram Butt, Rachid Redouane and Youssef Zaghba believed to be responsible for the attack were killed by officers. Today we remember those who died and the many more who were injured, and also pay tribute to the bravery of our emergency services and those who intervened or came to the aid of others, British Prime Minister Theresa May said. My message to those who seek to target our way of life or try to divide us is clear our resolve to stand firm and overcome this threat together has never been stronger, she
Shillong unrest: 5 protesters detained
Police on Sunday detained five people in connection with the recent unrest in Shillong that ensued after clashes broke out between two communities.The police used tear gas shells to disperse protesters.At present, curfew remains imposed and internet services have been suspended in parts of the city.According to media reports, an argument broke out between two communities over parking in Them Iew Mawlong area on Thursday.As the issue escalated, a shop and a house were set on fire on Friday. Also, five vehicles were damaged and at least 10 people, including a senior police officer, were injured.Due to the intensity of the situation, the army conducted flag marches on Friday night and authorities suspended internet services in the city on Saturday to prevent hate messages from being circulated.
Two Pak personnel injured by attack by militants
Two Pakistani security personnel engaged in fencing border were today injured after the militants from across the Afghan border attacked them, authorities said. The security forces personnel on repulsed attack on security check post in Mamond Tehsil of Bajaur Agency by militants from across the Pak-Afghan border. Official sources told that a group of militants from Afghanistan opened fire on the Pakistani team fencing border. They added that soon after the attack, personnel of security forces took position and retaliated. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that the suspected Afghan militants opened fire on fencing party along the border area of Bajaur. According to the ISPR, the Pakistan Army troops immediately reached the spot and engaged the militants.
Two BSF men die in Pakistani firing, IPS officer's brother joins militants (Roundup)
Two BSF troopers were killed and 11 others, including 10 civilians, injured on Sunday in heavy shelling and firing by Pakistan Rangers in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector, triggering retaliation from the Indian side.
Two of 5 militants killed on LoC said to be locals
Two of the five militants killed by the Indian Army last month while trying to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir's Tangdhar sector from Pakistan were on Sunday identified as locals by their families.
Thousands march for Belgium terror shooting victims
Nearly 3,000 people marched in the Belgian city of Liege on Sunday to honour the three victims of a shooting there last week that prosecutors are treating as a terrorist attack. The marchers, most dressed in white, made a solemn procession through the city's sunny streets before laying white roses at the scene of the attack by Benjamin Herman, who shot dead two policewomen and a student on Tuesday. Hundreds of white balloons were released into the sky at the culmination of the march, which comes ahead of official funerals on Tuesday for the two slain officers, who have both been posthumously awarded Belgium's highest civilian decoration. "I think it's important to be here, just to support the family, not to change things. Just to show to the family that we are here and support them," Marie Pousset, who was among nearly 3,000 marchers according to local police, told AFP. Government officials and a representative of Belgium's king are set to attend the funerals for police officers ...
4 Pakistani soldiers injured in Pakistan-Afghan attacks
At least six militants were killed and several others injured as Pakistani soldiers retaliated against cross-border attacks by militants from the Afghan side on Sunday, the Pakistani Army said.
16 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
At least 16 Taliban militants were killed in a clash with Afghan's National Directorate of Security (NDS) forces in the war-torn country's western Farah province.Additionally, nine other militants were wounded; Afghan's TOLO News reported quoting the statement issued by the NDS late Saturday.According to the statement, the clashes took place after a convoy of NDS forces was ambushed by the Taliban militants.No group has taken responsibility for the attack so far.