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Two suicide bombers blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: authorities
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second city Surabaya today, wounding at least 10 people including officers, authorities said, a day after a deadly wave of suicide bombings hit churches. Citing CCTV footage from the scene, East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera said a man and a woman on the bike stopped at the security checkpoint. "That's where the explosion happened," he added. "Two people were riding (on the motorcycle) and a woman was sitting at the back." The authorities said the wounded included six civilians and four police. Ambulances and the bomb squad descended on the chaotic scene with the CCTV images showed the mangled wreckage of a motorbike at the security gate at the headquarters in the heart of the city. There was no immediate claim of responsibility after the latest suicide bombing. "This is a cowardly act, undignified and inhumane," Indonesian President Joko Widodo told reporters in Jakarta. "There will
Blast at Indonesia Police HQ, 1 dead
Two bike-borne militants blew themselves up at an Indonesian police headquarters in Surabaya city on Monday claiming at least one personnel, media reports said.
Six bombers attacks three churches in Indonesia, killing 7
A family including their four children carried out the suicide attacks on three churches in Surabaya, Indonesia's East Java province on Sunday, said the Police.The death toll has risen to seven. Over forty people, including two police officers, were injured.All the three places were bombed at around 7 a.m.The attackers included two daughters aged 9 and 12 years old. All of the six bombers died, CNN reported.It is believed that the parents belong to Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, a terrorist group that supports ISIS in Indonesia.ISIS claimed responsibility for what it called "martyrdom attacks" in the port city on the east coast of Java Island, through its Amaq News Agency. But they didn't provide any proof to substantiate its claim.The claim is not yet confirmed by the authorities.
Two militants on motorcycle blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: authorities
Two militants on a motorcycle blew themselves up at a police headquarters in Indonesia's second biggest city Surabaya today claiming at least one police casualty, authorities said, just a day after a wave of suicide bombings on churches killed at least 14 and injured dozens. Citing CCTV footage from the scene, East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera said a man and a woman on the bike stopped at the security checkpoint. "That's where the explosion happened," he added. "Two people were riding (on the motorcycle) and a woman was sitting at the back.
Indonesia church attacks: Family of bombers 'had been to Syria'
A family of six, who carried out three church bombings in Indonesia killing 13 persons, had returned from Syria, police said.
Explosion at Indonesian police HQ leaves one casualty: official
An explosion ripped through a police headquarters in Indonesia's second biggest city Surabaya today claiming at least one casualty, authorities said, just a day after a wave of suicide bombings on churches killed at least 14 and injured dozens more. "There was an explosion and one of our members is a victim," said East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera, without saying whether the officer had been killed or injured. He added that the attack was carried out by suspects driving "vehicles".
Man shot dead, looted in New Delhi
A 55-year-old man was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants outside his residence in New Delhi's Kabool Nagar area on Sunday.The man, identified as Rakesh Jain, was first murdered by the two miscreants who then looted cash of about Rs. 3 lakh and ran away with his scooty.The entire incident was caught on CCTV.A probe is underway and further details are awaited.
Paris attack: Trump seeks changes to the thought process on terror
Expressing sadness over the latest terrorist attack in Paris, US President Donald Trump today called for a change in mindset for how countries deal with terrorism. "So sad to see the terror Attack in Paris. At some point countries will have to open their eyes & see what is really going on," Trump said in a tweet. "This kind of sickness & hatred is not compatible with a loving, peaceful, & successful country! Changes to our thought process on terror must be made," he added. Earlier, the US strongly condemned the Saturday's stabbing attack in Paris, where one person was killed and four others were injured by a 20-year-old knife-wielding man. The assailant was later killed by the police. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said. She said the US stands in solidarity with the French people and their government against the terrorist attack. "Acts like this only strengthen the resolve of the global ...
World needs to open eyes on terror: Trump on Paris attack
A day after an ISIS terrorist carried out a knife attack in Paris, killing one and injuring four others, United States President Donald Trump has urged countries "to open their eyes" and "change their thought process" on terror."So sad to see the Terror Attack in Paris. At some point countries will have to open their eyes & see what is really going on. This kind of sickness & hatred is not compatible with a loving, peaceful, & successful country! Changes to our thought process on terror must be made," Trump wrote on Twitter on Sunday.On Saturday, an attacker, who has been claimed by the ISIS as one of their soldiers, went on stabbing spree near the Palais Garnier opera house in the Second Arrondissement.The attacker, identified as French national Khamzat Azimov of Chechen origin, was later neutralised by Parisian police.
6 Naxals killed by security forces in Odisha
Six Naxals were gunned down by the security forces in two different districts of Odisha on Sunday.The Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel killed four Naxals in Kandhamal district and recovered one AK 47 along with other arms and ammunition, according to official sources.While in Balangir district, two Naxals were killed by security forces and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.
Aurangabad clashes: 25 people remanded in custody
Twenty-four people arrested in connection with the communal violence in Aurangabad that broke out three days ago have been sent to police custody while one other person has been sent to judicial custody.All accused were produced before a local court yesterday in connection with the case.Two people died and over 40 people were injured, including police personnel, when the clashes broke out in multiple areas of the city on May 11 following the removal of a water connection to a place of worship in Moti Karanja area.About 50 shops were also gutted in the clashes, as hundreds of youths took to the streets to pelt stones when the water connection issue took a communal colour.
Three killed in another Indonesia bomb explosion
Following bomb attacks on three churches in the Indonesian city of Surabaya, a fourth bomb blast near police station in East Java killed three persons late on Sunday.
Trump sees chance of breakthrough in meeting with Kim: Bolton
US President Donald Trump sees the chance of a breakthrough in his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12, his top National Security Advisor said today, but noted that he is aware of the challenges ahead. Trump has said that his goal is "permanent, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearisation" of the Korean Peninsula, John Bolton told ABC. The president has threatened to walk out of the meeting with Kim if he does not get a desired result, the NSA said. "I think the president is very optimistic because he sees the chance of a breakthrough, but I don't think he had stars in his eyes over this," he said. Bolton appeared on Sunday talk shows, during which the June 12 meeting between Trump and the North Korean leader dominated the proceedings. "I think what we need to see from Kim is that he and the entire North Korean regime have made a strategic decision that they will be better off without weapons of mass destruction. "One advantage of having this meeting
Six Maoists gunned down in Odisha's Kandhamal, Balangir districts
At least six Maoists, including two women, were gunned down in separate encounters with security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal and Balangir districts today, a senior police official said. While four Maoists, including two women, were killed at Sudukumpa forest in Kandhamal's Golanki village, two naxals were shot dead in Dudkamal village of Balangir district, Additional Director General of Police (Operations), R P Koche told PTI. Acting on a tip-off, an operation was launched by police and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in Sudukumpa forest of Kandhamal. During the operation, the Maoists, who were holding a meeting there, opened fire at the security personnel who retaliated, the police said. Bodies of four naxals were recovered from the encounter site. Eight rifles, including an AK-47 and an INSAS, ammunition and other materials were seized from the area, the ADGP said, adding no security personnel was injured in the encounter. A massive combing operation has been launched in ...
Five IS militants killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
At least five militants affiliated with the terror outfit Islamic State (IS) have been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province.The latest airstrike was carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles, in the vicinity of Haska Mina district, Khaama Press reported, citing, the local authorities, as saying.A commander of the terror outfit is also among those killed in the airstrike.This comes in tandem with various ongoing counter-terrorism operations in certain restive parts of Nangarhar province as the militant and terrorist groups are attempting to expand their insurgency activities.The US military based in Afghanistan also conduct regular airstrikes againstthe IS, Taliban, and other militant and terrorist groups.The US forces conduct airstrikes by using unmanned aerial vehicles in the province to clamp down the militants, according to the reports.
Maharashtra ATS nabs man planning terror attack
A 32-year-old man, planning a terror attack on essential services in Maharashtra and other parts of the country was nabbed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Mumbai's Juhu area.As per the ATS officials, the man who was arrested on May 11 had gone to Pakistan, for training at a camp operated by a terror outfit.The Mumbai Police and Kolkata STF also helped the Maharashtra ATS in this operation.The arrested accused is trained in making bombs, operating modern weapons, suicide bombing and others.The man was presented before a local court, which has sent him to the ATS custody till May 21.
Guj: Farmers opposing GPCL possession of land clash with cops
A clash broke out today between police and farmers in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district when the agriculturists resisted the Gujarat Power Corporation Limited's (GPCL) bid to take possession of their land for a proposed lignite plant. The incident occurred near Surka village when a group of farmers hailing from around 12-affected villages was marching towards the GPCL mining site, police said. Bhavnagar Superintendent of Police P L Mal said the farmers hurled stones at the police personnel who resorted to baton-charge and fired 52 tear-gas shells to quell the protesters. The GPCL had recently started the process to take possession of land from farmers which it had acquired for the proposed plant around 20 years back, he said. "Police lobbed 52 tear-gas shells and baton charged farmers after they threw stones at the policemen deployed at the GPCL mining site. "We have rounded up five persons and are in the process of registering an FIR against them on rioting charge," the SP .
Two Maoists gunned down in Odisha
Two Maoists, carrying a total bounty of Rs 9 lakh on their heads, were gunned down by security forces in Odisha's Balangir district early today, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a team of CRPF and District Voluntary Force (DVF) officials carried out an operation in the forest areas near Dudkamal village of the district around 1.30 am, a senior police officer said. "We had information that around a dozen leftwing extremists (LWE) had assembled at a hideout near Dudkamal village. When the security personnel approached the site, a fierce gun battle broke out between the two sides, resulting in the death of two rebels. The rest managed to flee taking advantage of the darkness, Balangir superintendent of Police K Siba Subramani said. Describing the elimination of two rebels as a "major success", the SP said the operation would go a long way in breaking the network of the Maoists in the region. The slain extremists were identified as CPI (Maoist) members Sanjib and Rakesh. ..
More than 31 killed in Libya tribal clashes this month
Fighting between rival tribes that has rocked a southern Libya town for weeks has killed more than 31 people since the beginning of May, a medical source said today. Eight of them were killed on the weekend when the violence flared in Sebha, some 600 kilometres south of Tripoli, the source said, adding that 18 others were wounded in the clashes. Sebha, where tribal rivalries have frequently spilt over into bloodshed, has been rocked by violence since February. On Saturday, the rival tribes fought for the control of an ancient hilltop citadel that overlooks Sebha, a region known for its smuggling routes. The fighting is pitting the Arab Alwad Suleiman tribe against the Tubus, who are repeatedly accused by their detractors of including foreign fighters, namely from Chad, in their ranks. Since the beginning of May more than 31 people have been killed and 121 wounded in the tribal clashes, the medical source said speaking on condition of anonymity. The UN mission in Libya UNSMIL has ...
Two Egypt policemen acquitted of lawyer's torture and killing
An Egyptian appeals court today acquitted two police officers who were imprisoned for allegedly beating to death a detained lawyer in 2015, a judicial official said. The two officers, a lieutenant colonel and captain with the national security service, had been accused of torturing and beating Karim Hamdi to death in a Cairo police station after a pro-Islamist protest. The officers were sentenced to five years in prison in December 2015, which they appealed. Hamdi, 28, had been referred to prosecutors, but two days after his arrest he died at a police station in the working-class Cairo district of Matariya. A father of two, his death sparked outrage among his colleagues. The head of the lawyer's syndicate in northern Cairo, Mohammad Othman, said at the time that Hamdi was arrested for taking part in a protest of support of the banned Muslim Brotherhood. Forensic authority spokesman Hisham Abdel Hamid said at the time that Hamdi had died after suffering "blows to several parts of his ..