A suicide bomber struck a mosque in northern Afghanistan Friday, killing at least 40 people in one of the deadliest such attacks in recent months. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, at the start of the three-day Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Local officials say the young […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 40 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Family of Wounded Pakistani Girl Visits Her in Britain
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
The father of the 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban says her setback was temporary, and that she will “rise again.” Ziauddin Yousafzai spoke to reporters about his daughter, Malala Yousafzai, while visiting her Friday in the British hospital where she is being treated for serious injuries. He said the gunmen who attacked Malala […]
Indian Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
India’s external Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has resigned ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle that is expected by Sunday. Indian officials say Krishna sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. The reshuffle is seen as a bid by Mr. Singh to improve the image of his ruling Congress Party, which has been hit […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 40 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northern Afghanistan say a suicide bomb attack on a mosque has killed at least 40 people, in one of the deadliest such attacks in recent months. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, on Friday, at the start of the three-day Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. […]
Family of Wounded Pakistani Girl Visits Her in Britain
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
The family of the 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban has visited her in the British hospital where she is being treated for her injuries. Family members of Malala Yousufzai flew from Pakistan to Britain Thursday and went to see her at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, told reporters Friday […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 40 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northern Afghanistan say a suicide bomb attack on a mosque has killed at least 40 people and wounded dozens of others. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, on Friday, at the start of the four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Officials say casualties included members […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 40 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northern Afghanistan says a suicide bomb attack on a mosque has killed at least 40 people and wounded dozens of others. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, on Friday, at the start of the four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Officials say casualties included members […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 32 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 3:25 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northern Afghanistan says a suicide bomber has attacked a mosque, killing at least 32 worshippers and wounding 34 others. Authorities say the bomber struck the mosque in Maymana, the capital of Faryab province, on Friday, the first day of the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but suicide […]
Suicide Bomber Kills 20 in Afghan Mosque
Posted October 26th, 2012 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Officials in northern Afghanistan says a suicide bomber has attacked a mosque, killing at least 20 worshippers. Authorities say the bomber struck Friday, the first day of the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday. The French news agency reports more than 50 people were wounded in the explosion. Meanwhile, the U.S. military says it is investigating the […]
Suspected Afghan ‘Insider Attack’ Kills 2 Americans
Posted October 25th, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. military says it is investigating the deaths of two American service members after a man wearing an Afghan National Police uniform used his weapon against them. Military officials said Thursday’s incident occurred in Uruzgan province. It is not clear if the attacker was a member of the Afghan National Security Forces. The incident […]
