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Militants attack Libyan election commission, 14 Killed
Islamic State suicide bombers attacked Libya's election commission in the capital today, killing at least 14 people in the worst such attack in years that aimed to disrupt a nation-wide vote planned for later this year. The two bombers infiltrated the building in central Tripoli and fired on people inside, then detonated their explosives when their ammunition ran out, IS said in a statement circulated by its affiliated Amaq news agency. The Health Ministry earlier said the attack also set fire to the building, which could be seen in online videos showing thick black smoke billowing upward and security forces engaging in a gun battle. IS and other Islamic extremists in Libya oppose democratic elections, which the United Nations and Libya's foreign backers are urging to take place this year despite security problems in the oil-rich North African country. Militants have often targeted elections in other countries, and IS has called for attacks on voting infrastructure in Libya. "(It) is .
1 killed, 4 injured in clashes with security forces in J-K
One person was killed and four others were injured during clashes with security forces who were engaged in an encounter with militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said today. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwangam village of Shopian following information about presence of militants there, the official said. He said a gunfight broke out between the ultras and the security forces, which was going on when the reports last came in. Meanwhile, a group of youngsters assembled near the encounter site and started pelting stones at the security forces, the official said. He said five people were injured when the security forces opened fire to chase away the stone pelters. One of the injured, 17-year-old Umar Kumhar, later succumbed to injuries, he added. Locals, however, claimed that more than a dozen youngsters were injured in the security forces action.
One dead, 3 civilians injured in J&K clash
A civilian died while three others were injured on Wednesday in clashes with the security forces near a gunfight site in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.
Integration of modern sensors carried out during 'Vijay Prahar' exercise
Army's South Western command today carried out the integration of modern sensors, including high-precision radars, satellite imagery and pilot-less drones, to get real-time information of enemy activities during the ongoing "Vijay Prahar" exercise in Rajasthan's Suratgarh. The troops also integrated the inputs received from various sensors into the automated decision support system for quick and accurate decision making. The drill and procedures were fine tuned and man-machine integration was further refined. The ongoing efforts have resulted in a high-level of battlefield transparency, an official release said. Over 20,000 troops of the strike formations of the Army's South Western Command are engaged in the exercise. The exercise that began a couple of weeks ago will conclude on May 9 and Army chief General Bipin Rawat and other senior officers are likely to witness the final phase.
Iraq: 4 civilians killed in bomb blasts
Four civilians were killed on Wednesday in two separate incidents of bombing in Iraq's Kirkuk and Diyala provinces."An explosive device planted under a car went off, killing a man and his two sisters in the Al-Azim sub-district located 60 kilometers [roughly 38 miles] north of Baqubah, Diyala's regional capital, Anadolu Agency quoted police Captain Habib al-Shimmari as saying.Further another incident of bomb blast was reported in Kirkuk's Al-Dabas district in which a civilian lost his wife.No terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack.The local officials are hinting at the involvement of the Islamic State militants.In 2017, Baghdad officials had claimed to destroy the military presence in Iraq though there is a limited presence of the Islamic State terror group in the northern and western parts of the country.
Harima Shakti 2018: Indian army trained to pitch bivouac
On the second day of the 'Harima Shakti' 2018 joint military exercise of Indian and Malaysian armies, the Indian army was trained in pitching bivouac at Malaysia's Wardieburn.The Malaysian Army comprises of soldiers and officers of Malaysian, Indian and Chinese originOn Wednesday the level of the training raised a notch higher as the place experienced heavy rains throughout the day and the armies were encouraged to pitch the tents in unfavourable weather conditions.This practice is essential for survival in the forested areas. The session was conducted by 12 Brigade training officer Maj Hafizul.Practical training of army tactics involved in Fieldcraft and Battle craft were given as part of the cross-training phase under the supervision of an instructor belonging to Army Combat Training centre.Further Major Magenraj also conducted a training session for the Indian army contingent.The Indian army contingent includes four grenadiers also known as the fighting fourth. They are known for ..
ETA's bloody history: 853 killings in 60 years of violence
Basque civil society organisations and international observers have hinted at the dissolution of the Basque militant group ETA this week. Although details are unclear about when and how will the much-awaited declaration arrive, the announcement marks the end of a bloody chapter in recent European history. In its goal to create an independent Basque country, ETA -which stands for Euskadi ta Askatasuna or "Basque Homeland and Freedom" in Basque- killed 853 people, most of them during the tumultuous years when Spain was transitioning from dictatorship to democracy. A timeline of some major events since the group's founding 60 years ago traces the trajectory of the deadly conflict: 1958: ETA is created during Gen. Francisco Franco's dictatorship as a scission of youth organisations linked to the Basque Nationalist Party, or PNV. Its stated goal in early documents is to fight for Basque self-determination. 1968: In its first deadly attack, ETA kills civil guard officer Jose Pardines. His ..
Suicide attack on Libya election commission kills 12
Suicide attackers killed at least 12 people at Libya's electoral commission in the capital Tripoli today, authorities in the violence-wracked country said, after witnesses reported thick smoke and gunfire. The internationally backed Government of National Accord (GNA) said it was dealing with "the consequences of the cowardly suicide attack" after the health ministry put the toll at 12 dead and seven wounded. Four armed assailants attacked the building this morning, a senior security official in Tripoli, Mohamad al-Damja, told AFP. "They killed the guards before opening fire at people on the premises," he said. At least two of the attackers detonated their explosives when the security forces arrived, Damja added, describing the building as seriously damaged after it caught on fire. Security forces have since brought the situation under control, he said, while the site has been sealed off. Eyewitnesses earlier said shots and at least two explosions were heard, while black smoke could ..
Two jawans killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
Two jawans of Chhattisgarh Police's District Force were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Gariaband district on Wednesday.Special Director General (DG) of Police, Anti Naxal operations, DM Awasthi confirmed the death of one of the jawans.A platoon of 29 security personnel had gone to attend a public welfare meeting in a village located near the Odisha border."It is here that the blast took place," added DG Awasthi.Earlier on April 29, a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
Suicide attack at Libya's Electoral Commission HQ kills 13
A suicide bomb and gun attack killed 13 people and wounded several others at the headquarters of Libya's Electoral Commission in the capital on Wednesday, officials said.
Two kids wounded after stones thrown at Kashmir school bus
At least two children were injured when a school bus carrying students came under attack from a stone-pelting mob in a south Kashmir village on Wednesday, police said.
India, Malaysia militaries train together in jungle warfare
The Indian and Malaysian armies are braving inclement weather conditions while jointly training for jungle warfare and counter insurgency operations in the Southeast Asian country.
Four civilians injured in clashes near J&K gunfight site
Four civilians were injured, one of them critically, on Wednesday in clashes with the security forces near a gunfight site in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.
Suicide attack on Libya election commission kills 11
A suicide attack on Libya's electoral commission killed at least 11 people in the capital Tripoli today, authorities in the violence-wracked country said, after witnesses reported thick smoke and gunfire. The internationally backed Government of National Accord (GNA) said it was dealing with "the consequences of the cowardly suicide attack" after the health ministry put the toll at 11 dead and two wounded. Eyewitnesses earlier said shots were heard and black smoke could be seen rising from the headquarters of the national election commission. The United Nations mission in Libya condemned the "terrorist attack" and said it extended "its condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives". "Such terrorist attacks will not deter Libyans from moving forward in the process of consolidating national unity and building the state of law and institutions," it said on Twitter. The UN is hoping that Libya can hold elections this year as it seeks to leave behind years of chaos since .
11 dead in suicide attack on Libya election commission: officials
A suicide attack on Libya's electoral commission killed at least 11 people in the capital Tripoli today, authorities in the violence-wracked country said. The health ministry put the toll at 11 dead and two wounded, while the internationally-backed Government of National Accord said it was dealing with "the consequences of the cowardly suicide attack".
Security plan for Amarnath yatra being implemented: IGP
Security agencies have started implementing a plan chalked out in a recent meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir governor for the safety of pilgrims and success of the upcoming 60-day long Amarnath Yatra, a senior police official said today. Governor N N Vohra on Monday had reviewed the security plan for the yatra in a meeting that was attended by Director General of Police S P Vaid and Chief Secretary B B Vyas. The annual yatra to the Himalayan shrine in south Kashmir will start on June 28 and it would be longer by 20 days this year. It will end on Raksha Bandhan. "Security agencies have already started implementing the security plan chalked out at a recent meeting chaired by Governor N N Vohra for the success of the yatra. "Security forces are working together to deal with and eliminate any threat posed to the pilgrimage," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Province, S D Singh Jamwal, said. Over one lakh pilgrims, so far, have already registered themselves for the yatra at ...
Deadly attack hits Libya electoral commission
A deadly attack hit Libya's electoral commission in the capital Tripoli today, a senior security official in the city told AFP. "We have some martyrs and people injured," the official said on condition of anonymity. Witnesses said shots were heard and black smoke could be seen rising from the headquarters of the national election commission. Libya's health ministry published a "provisional toll" of three seriously wounded. The electoral commission is considered to be one of the few credible and independent institutions in the country, which has been marred by violence since the 2011 ousting of dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Elections were banned during Kadhafi's 42-rule and after his ousting legislative polls were organised in 2012 and 2014. But chaos has continued in Libya with rival militias, tribes and jihadists vying for power. A 2015 UN-backed deal to set up the unity Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli failed to end the turmoil, as divisions continue with a rival ...
Pakistani lawyer ends protest after army reassures Shiites
A lawyer in Pakistan ended her three-day hunger strike today after the country's top general vowed to redouble efforts to protect the Shiite minority, which has been targeted in a string of attacks by Sunni extremists. Jalila Haider called off her protest before dawn following a meeting between Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and leaders from the Hazara community in Quetta, where several Shiites have been gunned down in recent months. Police have yet to arrest any suspects. According to a military statement, Bajwa said those who target Shiites "shall suffer twice as much." Sunni extremists view Shiites as apostates, and have carried out scores of attacks over the past two decades that have killed thousands of them.
Deadly attack hits Libya electoral commission: security official
A deadly attack hit Libya's electoral commission in the capital Tripoli today, an official responsible for security in the city told AFP. "We have some martyrs and people injured," the official said on condition of anonymity. Witnesses said shots were heard and smoke could be seen rising from the headquarters of the national election commission.
Iraqi officials: Drive-by shooting kills 8 north of Baghdad
Iraqi officials say gunmen in two speeding cars opened fire on civilians near a town north of Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 13. Eyewitnesses told the police they saw the gunmen displaying the black flag of the Islamic State group. Two police officials said Wednesday that the attack happened late the night before in a busy commercial area near Tarmiyah. The town is located about 50 kilometers, or 30 miles, north of Baghdad. Iraq is heading into parliamentary elections on May 12 the first balloting since the government declared IS defeated in Iraq. Despite the defeat, IS militants are still capable of launching deadly assaults. The police officials and eyewitnesses spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to talk to the media.