Kenya building collapse toll rises to 21
Nairob: The death toll in the collapse of a six-storey building in Nairobi rose to 21 on Monday after four more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the residential structure that gave way during weekend storms.
15 hurt in attack on JuD madrassa in Pak
Peshawar: At least 15 people, including three children, were injured when a madrassa run by Jamaat-ud Dawa was attacked by unidentified men who opened fire and lobbed grenades at the building in Peshawar in northwest Pakistan.
Car bombing kills at least 18 in Baghdad
Baghdad: An explosives-laden car detonated on Monday in
the Iraqi capital, killing at least 18 Shiite pilgrims who were commemorating the anniversary of the death of a revered
imam, officials said.
Turkey hits ISIS group in Syria, dozens killed
Istanbul: The Turkish military has reportedly hit ISIS positions in Syria with artillery and drone attacks, killing 63 militants.
4 held at bull fest for assault on activists
Madrid: Police in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region say four people at a bull run spectacle have been arrested after allegedly attacking two animal rights activists who tried to video the event.
Iran slams US presence in the Persian Gulf
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme leader has criticised the US presence in the Persian Gulf region, saying American forces should go back to the Bay of Pigs.