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Several prominent political leaders, such as Hazara leader Mohammad Mohaqiq, live in western Kabul. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Western Kabul hit by suicide car bomb; 24 killed: govt official

The area has been the scene of several attacks including the suicide attack that killed Shiite Muslim cleric Ramazan Hussainzada in June.

24 Jul 2017 8:32 AM

The attack comes just one day after the army said it had launched an operation in the Khyber tribal region to rout ISIS. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

3 dead, 8 wounded in 2 bomb attacks on Pak paramilitary force

Pakistan's Tehrik-e-Taliban was behind the attack, according to a statement by the militants' spokesman, Mohammad Khurasani.

17 Jul 2017 10:23 AM

Two bombed-out cars were visible to one side of the square, which was strewn with debris. (Photo: Representational/File)

18 killed in suicide car bombing in Syria

A third managed to reach the eastern Tahrir Square district, where he was surrounded but able to detonate a bomb.

02 Jul 2017 4:24 PM

Car bombing attacks have been rare in Damascus, the seat of power for President Bashar Assad. (Photo: Representational/AP)

8 killed, 12 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria

A suicide car bomber struck in central Damascus, and that 2 other bombs went off after security forces chased other attackers.

02 Jul 2017 12:15 PM

The raids which are aimed at arresting terrorists and seizing weapons. (Photo: Representational/AP)

5 suicide bombers attack Lebanese army during raids

4 of the suicide bombers struck in one camp near the border town of Arsal, wounding three soldiers.

30 Jun 2017 4:06 PM

Smoke from an explosion rises during fighting against Islamic State militants in the old city of Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

At least 3 killed in suicide bombing attacks in Mosul

A second bomber managed to enter a shopping arcade and blew himself up among civilians, killing at least 2 and wounding 9, police said.

24 Jun 2017 2:01 PM

NEMA northeast region spokesman Abdulkadir Ibrahim said two female suicide bombers tried to get into the camp but were thwarted by security personnel. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Suicide bombers kill 16 in northeast Nigeria: emergency services

Earlier tolls given by local people said 12 or 13 people had been killed but an official said 3 injured died in the hospital.

19 Jun 2017 4:58 PM

Security forces are deployed as the site of suicide attacks and an ongoing clash between Taliban insurgents and government forces in the main police station in eastern Paktia province, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

5 Afghan policemen killed, 15 injured in Taliban attack in Gardez

One of the five attackers was still holding out more than five hours after the coordinated assault began, police commander Shirzad said.

18 Jun 2017 1:31 PM

The family members of the deceased, Arnav Duggal, alleged that their son has been murdered while his girlfriend claimed that he committed suicide. (Photo: File)

Man found dead at girlfriend’s flat

No suicide note recovered, family claims their son was murdered.

16 Jun 2017 2:26 AM

suicide bomber targeted a checkpoint run by rival insurgents in the southern Helmand province. (Photo: Representational/File)

Afghanistan: 9 killed as suicide bomber targets breakaway Taliban faction

Mohammad Saleem Rohdi, chief of the Gareshk district, says 6 other militants from a breakaway Taliban faction were wounded in the attack.

14 Jun 2017 12:50 PM

Iranians attend the funeral of victims of an Islamic State militant attack on Wednesday, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP)

Iran turns wrath on US, Saudi as attacks dead mourned

Burials were held in the provinces for the two others killed when gunmen and suicide bombers stormed Tehran's parliament complex.

09 Jun 2017 6:48 PM

British police made a further arrest in connection with last month's Manchester terror attack. (Photo: File/AP)

British Police make new arrest in connection with Manchester terror attack

A further 6 people who were arrested since the attack on May 22 have been released without charge.

03 Jun 2017 3:27 PM

Iraqi forces backed by US-led air strikes have since regained much of the territory they lost and are now fighting to retake the last jihadist-held areas in second city Mosul. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

27 killed, 100 wounded in 2 bomb attacks in Baghdad

The ISIS claimed responsibility for the first attack but the second attack is still unclaimed.

30 May 2017 7:47 AM

Samantha Slaughter, the manager at the large and modern pub, said Hall had called offering to put some money behind the bar. (Photo: AFP)

Crowdfunding page raises thousands to buy drinks for Manchester heroes

Edmund Hall was moved to start the campaign after Monday night's attack which left 22 people dead, a third of them kids.

28 May 2017 1:08 PM

After visiting the site of Wednesday's attacks, President Joko Widodo said Indonesia needed to accelerate plans to strengthen anti-terrorism laws to prevent new attacks. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Jakarta suicide bombings, Indonesian police arrest 3

Indonesia has suffered a series of mostly low-level attacks by ISIS sympathisers in the past 17 months.

26 May 2017 2:29 PM

A banner by Manchester United fans for the victims of the Manchester terror attack on May 22, reads: 'your hate makes us stronger' in the streets of Stockholm, Sweden, prior the Europa League final against Ajax Amsterdam. (Photo: AP)

Day after Manchester attack: Soldiers on UK streets

Theresa May placed UK on its highest level of terror alert for the first time since June 2007.

25 May 2017 3:37 AM

Security forces inspect the site of attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims responsibility of sucide bomb attack in Kabul that killed 8

Afghan forces have struggled to combat both groups since the US and NATO officially concluded their combat mission at the end of 2014.

03 May 2017 2:04 PM

Security forces inspect at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Suicide bomb attack on NATO convoy in Afghan capital kills 8, injures 25

The attack follows a threat by the Taliban to target foreign forces in the spring offensive that it launched last week.

03 May 2017 10:41 AM

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack via the IS-run Amaq news agency. (Photo: AP/Representational)

5 killed in Kabul suicide bombing: Afghan officials

Najib Danish, deputy spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said 3 others were wounded in Wednesday's blast in central Kabul.

12 Apr 2017 8:18 PM

Israeli soldiers onboard the Israeli vessel Saar 5 Class Corvette INS Hanit prepare an inflatable boat during the ‘Novel Dina 17’ exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. (Photo: AFP)

Missile-hit warship still holds lessons for Israelis

The Israeli head of the current training mission insists they are still learning the lessons.

12 Apr 2017 2:55 AM

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