Woman suicide bomber wounds 9 in Tunis
Tunis: A woman suicide bomber blew herself up on Monday near police vehicles in the centre of the Tunisian capital, injuring nine people.
Lion slashes girl’s face in Russian circus
Moscow: A circus lion pounced on a four-year-old girl, ripping its claws into her face, during a show in southern Russia that was intended for young children, officials said on Monday. The girl has been hospitalised for treatment of her injuries, said the Investigative Committee, which is probing Sunday’s incident.
Toll in Iran alcohol poisoning jumps to 84
Tehran: Iran’s Health Ministry said on Monday a total of 84 people have died and nearly 1,000 been poisoned from consuming bootleg alcohol over the past six weeks.
3 dead in Nigeria after Shias and army clash
Abuja: Three supporters of an imprisoned Shiite cleric were killed over the weekend in the Nigerian capital Abuja after clashes with the Army, a military spokesman said. According to Nigeria’s military, soldiers transporting weapons and ammunition were “attacked” by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN).