A blast at a mosque in southwest Pakistan killed four people on Friday (August 16) and wounded more than 20, police said, adding the death toll could rise.

Four killed in blast at Pakistan mosque

Blast In Russia Sends Shockwaves For Miles: Was Russia Testing A Nuclear Weapon?

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Fifty-seven people perished in Tanzania on Saturday when a fuel tanker exploded after overturning on a road west of the capital Dar Es Salaam, police said.

The disaster took place near the town of Morogoro, with police saying the blaze may have been sparked by a cigarette as people rushed to collect leaking fuel from the stricken truck.

"There was a huge blast which has so far killed at least 57 people," regional police chief Willbrod Mtafungwa told reporters,.

Witnesses said they saw the charred remains of a number of motorcycle taxis and trees scorched by the flames.

Mtafungwa said the dead were mainly drivers of the taxis known as "boda-boda" and local residents flocking to the scene for the fuel after the tanker crashed.

Police later announced the fire had been brought under control. 
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Fifty-seven people perished in Tanzania on Saturday when a fuel tanker exploded after overturning on a road west of the capital Dar Es Salaam, police said. The disaster took place near the town of Morogoro, with police saying the blaze may have been sparked by a cigarette as people rushed to collect leaking fuel from the stricken truck.

Fifty-seven people perished in Tanzania on Saturday when a fuel tanker exploded after overturning on a road west of the capital Dar Es Salaam, police said. The disaster took place near the town of Morogoro, with police saying the blaze may have been sparked by a cigarette as people rushed to collect leaking fuel from the stricken truck. "There was a huge blast which has so far killed at least 57 people," regional police chief Willbrod Mtafungwa told reporters,. Witnesses said they saw the charred remains of a number of motorcycle taxis and trees scorched by the flames. Mtafungwa said the dead were mainly drivers of the taxis known as "boda-boda" and local residents flocking to the scene for the fuel after the tanker crashed. Police later announced the fire had been brought under control.

Tanzania tanker blast kills 57 as flames rip through crowd gathered to siphon petrol from it

Two consecutive explosions injured at least nine people, including two police personnel, in Khost city, capital of Afghanistan`s eastern Khost province on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Haider Adil said.

The first blast, with a magnetic mine, targeted a car at around 11:20 am (local time) next to Spin Jumat locality.&nbsp;

The second one went off a few minutes later, almost in the same area, injuring nine people, including two police personnel, Adil was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings.

Today`s blasts come two days after the city of Khost was targeted by a magnetic bomb blast that killed at least one person and injured two others.

The incident comes at a time when the Taliban and the United States are engaged in conducting the eighth round of talks in Doha aimed at achieving ever-lasting peace after decades of war in Afghanistan.

In his Eid message to the US, Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada today said that the group is taking forward the peace process "thoroughly" and that the former should move forward "honestly" to take effective steps to resolve the country`s issues and end 18 years of war.

Akhundzada also ordered members of the group to take all necessary steps to protect people of his country during Eid days.

He said that while the war is ongoing, the political efforts have also increased aimed at ending the "occupation of Afghanistan".

However, reacting on his comments, Afghan presidential spokesman, Sediq Sediqqi, during a press briefing, earlier in the day, said, "Afghans have no need to hear Taliban`s message. Taliban`s message is still a message of panic, a message of fear and message of war."

"The Taliban are the main cause of destruction and killing of civilians. The people of Afghanistan want the Taliban to renounce war and destruction," he added.&nbsp;

Two consecutive explosions injured at least nine people, including two police personnel, in Khost city, capital of Afghanistan`s eastern Khost province on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Haider Adil said.

Two consecutive explosions injured at least nine people, including two police personnel, in Khost city, capital of Afghanistan`s eastern Khost province on Thursday, provincial police spokesman Haider Adil said. The first blast, with a magnetic mine, targeted a car at around 11:20 am (local time) next to Spin Jumat locality. The second one went off a few minutes later, almost in the same area, injuring nine people, including two police personnel, Adil was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings. Today`s blasts come two days after the city of Khost was targeted by a magnetic bomb blast that killed at least one person and injured two others. The incident comes at a time when the Taliban and the United States are engaged in conducting the eighth round of talks in Doha aimed at achieving ever-lasting peace after decades of war in Afghanistan. In his Eid message to the US, Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada today said that the group is taking forward the peace process "thoroughly" and that the former should move forward "honestly" to take effective steps to resolve the country`s issues and end 18 years of war. Akhundzada also ordered members of the group to take all necessary steps to protect people of his country during Eid days. He said that while the war is ongoing, the political efforts have also increased aimed at ending the "occupation of Afghanistan". However, reacting on his comments, Afghan presidential spokesman, Sediq Sediqqi, during a press briefing, earlier in the day, said, "Afghans have no need to hear Taliban`s message. Taliban`s message is still a message of panic, a message of fear and message of war." "The Taliban are the main cause of destruction and killing of civilians. The people of Afghanistan want the Taliban to renounce war and destruction," he added.

Twin blasts in east Afghanistan injure nine

Up to eight people were injured and thousands were evacuated Monday because of a fire at a Siberian ammunition depot that set off explosions, authorities said.

The fire of unknown origin at the depot near the town of Achinsk in the Krasnoyarsk region was the latest accident to hit Russia's military.

Witnesses posted footage on the internet showing a huge column of black smoke rising over a forest.

Krasnoyarsk governor Alexander Uss said that between five and eight people may have been hurt.

"There is no threat to their lives," he added in televised remarks.

Regional authorities said the ammunition depot lies just outside the village of Kamenka.

The depot has been cordoned off and servicemen have taken refuge in a bomb-proof shelter.

Authorities plan to evacuate around 11,000 people, Russia 24 news channel reported.

Some 105,000 people live in the town of Achinsk.

Up to eight people were injured and thousands were evacuated Monday because of a fire at a Siberian ammunition depot that set off explosions, authorities said. The fire of unknown origin at the depot near the town of Achinsk in the Krasnoyarsk region was the latest accident to hit Russia's military.

Up to eight people were injured and thousands were evacuated Monday because of a fire at a Siberian ammunition depot that set off explosions, authorities said. The fire of unknown origin at the depot near the town of Achinsk in the Krasnoyarsk region was the latest accident to hit Russia's military. Witnesses posted footage on the internet showing a huge column of black smoke rising over a forest. Krasnoyarsk governor Alexander Uss said that between five and eight people may have been hurt. "There is no threat to their lives," he added in televised remarks. Regional authorities said the ammunition depot lies just outside the village of Kamenka. The depot has been cordoned off and servicemen have taken refuge in a bomb-proof shelter. Authorities plan to evacuate around 11,000 people, Russia 24 news channel reported. Some 105,000 people live in the town of Achinsk.

Up to eight hurt in Russia arms depot blasts

Major Security lapse in Thailand, 6 Blasts took place at 3 separate locations in Bangkok.

WION Dispatch: Blasts at 3 separate locations in Bangkok

6 Blasts at 3 separate locations in Bangkok

An explosion on Wednesday hit a bus travelling on a highway between two key cities in western Afghanistan, killing at least 34 passengers, including children, and injuring 17, officials said.

Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians.

The blast on the highway linking the provincial capitals of Herat and Kandahar took place in the Ab Khorma area of Farah province, said provincial police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib.

"The bomb was freshly planted by the Taliban insurgents to target Afghan and foreign security forces," he said.

Taliban officials were not immediately available to comment on the statement and there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

Government and aid officials say the numbers of those being killed and maimed is rising because of explosives newly planted by the Taliban, who now control more territory than at any point since their ouster nearly 18 years ago.

Wednesday`s blast comes ahead of presidential elections next month, when US officials and Taliban representatives are also due to resume talks to agree a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces in exchange for security guarantees.

An explosion on Wednesday hit a bus travelling on a highway between two key cities in western Afghanistan, killing at least 34 passengers, including children, and injuring 17, officials said.

An explosion on Wednesday hit a bus travelling on a highway between two key cities in western Afghanistan, killing at least 34 passengers, including children, and injuring 17, officials said. Security has been deteriorating across Afghanistan, with the Taliban and Islamic State fighters mounting near-daily attacks on Afghan forces, government employees and civilians. The blast on the highway linking the provincial capitals of Herat and Kandahar took place in the Ab Khorma area of Farah province, said provincial police spokesman Mohibullah Mohib. "The bomb was freshly planted by the Taliban insurgents to target Afghan and foreign security forces," he said. Taliban officials were not immediately available to comment on the statement and there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Government and aid officials say the numbers of those being killed and maimed is rising because of explosives newly planted by the Taliban, who now control more territory than at any point since their ouster nearly 18 years ago. Wednesday`s blast comes ahead of presidential elections next month, when US officials and Taliban representatives are also due to resume talks to agree a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign forces in exchange for security guarantees.

Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17

Five people including two policemen were killed and 27 injured in a blast near a police station in southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday evening, a week after a similar blast that killed two people, police said.

An explosive rigged motorcycle was detonated to target a police van parked outside the police station in the heart of Quetta’s busy shopping area, the city police chief said.

“Five people have been killed, including two policemen,” Abdul Razzaq Cheema, Quetta police chief told Reuters. Two women and a child are among the 27 injured in the blast, he added.

In a similar blast last Tuesday two people were killed and 16 were injured when an explosive-rigged motorcycle went off outside a store in Quetta.

Violence in the Baluchistan province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran, has fuelled concern about the security of investments, in particular an energy link planned to run from western China to Pakistan’s southern port of Gwadar.

Five people including two policemen were killed and 27 injured in a blast near a police station in southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday evening, a week after a similar blast that killed two people, police said.

Five people including two policemen were killed and 27 injured in a blast near a police station in southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday evening, a week after a similar blast that killed two people, police said. An explosive rigged motorcycle was detonated to target a police van parked outside the police station in the heart of Quetta’s busy shopping area, the city police chief said. “Five people have been killed, including two policemen,” Abdul Razzaq Cheema, Quetta police chief told Reuters. Two women and a child are among the 27 injured in the blast, he added. In a similar blast last Tuesday two people were killed and 16 were injured when an explosive-rigged motorcycle went off outside a store in Quetta. Violence in the Baluchistan province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran, has fuelled concern about the security of investments, in particular an energy link planned to run from western China to Pakistan’s southern port of Gwadar.

Blast in Pakistani city Quetta kills five: Police

A powerful explosion has hit central Kabul during on Sunday. Reports say that a car bomb targeted an office of the Afghanistan Green Trend. Watch this video to know more.

News Alert: Powerful blast hits central Kabul

A suicide bomb attack on local government headquarters injured the mayor of Mogadishu and several other officials on Wednesday, a relative of one of the victims told Reuters.

"The blast injured many local officials including my cousin," said Mohamed Abdullahi.

"The Mogadishu mayor is also injured ... A suicide bomber walked into the meeting hall and blew up himself."

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A suicide bomb attack on local government headquarters injured the mayor of Mogadishu and several other officials on Wednesday, a relative of one of the victims told Reuters.

A suicide bomb attack on local government headquarters injured the mayor of Mogadishu and several other officials on Wednesday, a relative of one of the victims told Reuters. "The blast injured many local officials including my cousin," said Mohamed Abdullahi. "The Mogadishu mayor is also injured ... A suicide bomber walked into the meeting hall and blew up himself."

Mayor of Mogadishu, other officials hurt in Somalia suicide blast: Relative

Aerial footage taken on Saturday has revealed the scale of devastation after a huge explosion ripped through a gas factory in central China's Henan Province on Friday. The explosion took place at around 17:45 at an air separation unit of the gas factory owned by the Henan Coal Gas (Group) Co. Ltd., located in the city of Yima. At least 10 people have been killed, with 19 severely injured and five others remaining missing, while many others are thought to have sustained injuries. The core blast site has been reduced to ruins and covered by massive dust and debris, with all major facilities having collapsed. The force of the explosion also heavily impacted on the surrounding area with severe damage being seen as far as 300 meters away from the core blast site. The ground nearby is covered with a mess of broken glass, rubble from collapsed walls, and a huge sea of debris. A pungent smell also still hangs in the air. All glass from windows within a radius of three kilometers was shattered due to the powerful shockwave triggered by the blast, while buildings in the area have been damaged to varying degrees.

China: Blast occurred in the air separation unit

China continues to reel over floods, heavy rain has been hitting many provinces in China. Around 356,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. Watch this video to know more.

China continues to reel over floods, death toll rises to 61

A massive blast ripped through the Yima gasification plant&nbsp;in central <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinas-debt-tops-300-of-gdp-now-15-of-global-total-institute-of-international-finance-237113">China on Friday</a>, news agency AFP reported citing local media.&nbsp;

The powerful explosion is reported to have shattered windows and doors of buildings in a three-kilometre (1.9-mile) radius.

The blast took place in Sanmenxia city of central China's Henan province. It took place at around at 5:50 pm local time (0950 GMT).

"Many windows and doors within a three-kilometre radius were shattered, and some interior doors were also blown out by the blast," CCTV said on its social media account.

The number of casualties or the cause of the explosion is not yet known; more details are awaited.

This comes just months after over 70 people got killed in an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern Jiangsu province in March.

Hundreds of people were injured in the powerful explosion that blew out windows of nearby residential buildings.

China's worst industrial accidents came in 2015 when chemical blasts in the northern port city of Tianjin killed at over 160 people.

(With inputs from AFP)&nbsp;

A massive blast ripped through the Yima gasification plant in central China on Friday, news agency AFP reported citing local media. The powerful explosion is reported to have shattered windows and doors of buildings in a three-kilometre (1.

A massive blast ripped through the Yima gasification plant in central China on Friday, news agency AFP reported citing local media. The powerful explosion is reported to have shattered windows and doors of buildings in a three-kilometre (1.9-mile) radius. The blast took place in Sanmenxia city of central China's Henan province. It took place at around at 5:50 pm local time (0950 GMT). "Many windows and doors within a three-kilometre radius were shattered, and some interior doors were also blown out by the blast," CCTV said on its social media account. The number of casualties or the cause of the explosion is not yet known; more details are awaited. This comes just months after over 70 people got killed in an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern Jiangsu province in March. Hundreds of people were injured in the powerful explosion that blew out windows of nearby residential buildings. China's worst industrial accidents came in 2015 when chemical blasts in the northern port city of Tianjin killed at over 160 people. (With inputs from AFP)

Massive blast rocks gas plant in central China, casualties unknown: State media

A Taliban attack on a government security compound in central Afghanistan on July 7 killed at least eight security personnel, six civilians and wounded more than 140, officials said, as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

14 Killed in Another Taliban Attack

At least 10 people were killed and more than 50 injured in central <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigeria-30-people-killed-over-40-injured-as-three-suicide-bombers-target-football-fans-228090">Nigeria</a> when a petrol tanker crashed off the road and exploded as people gathered fuel, the emergency services said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The truck overturned close to shops as it was travelling through the village of Ahumbe in Benue state on Monday.

Local residents rushed to collect the leaking gasoline but the fuel exploded, causing a blast that tore through the surrounding area.&nbsp;

"We have removed at least 10 dead bodies from the scene of the incident while over 50 people were affected," Benue state Federal Road Safety Commission Sector Commander Aliyu Baba told AFP.&nbsp;

"Owing to the nature of the inferno, I am afraid more discoveries might be made today as rescue efforts continue."&nbsp;

A local council spokesman put the number of dead much higher at 64, but police refused to confirm any toll.&nbsp;

Witness Paul Otukpa said a 14-seater bus was engulfed by the blast, leaving only one survivor.

Petrol tanker and pipeline blasts are common in Nigeria, where despite the country's multi-billion-dollar oil and gas industry, most people live in poverty.

Fires and explosions often occur as people try to siphon fuel from pipelines and also following accidents involving fuel tankers on badly maintained roads.

In January, at least eight people were killed in Odukpani, in the southeastern state of Cross River, in an accident of this kind.

In July 2012, at least 104 people were killed and some 50 others injured in the southern state of Rivers.

At least 10 people were killed and more than 50 injured in central Nigeria when a petrol tanker crashed off the road and exploded as people gathered fuel, the emergency services said on Tuesday.

At least 10 people were killed and more than 50 injured in central Nigeria when a petrol tanker crashed off the road and exploded as people gathered fuel, the emergency services said on Tuesday. The truck overturned close to shops as it was travelling through the village of Ahumbe in Benue state on Monday. Local residents rushed to collect the leaking gasoline but the fuel exploded, causing a blast that tore through the surrounding area. "We have removed at least 10 dead bodies from the scene of the incident while over 50 people were affected," Benue state Federal Road Safety Commission Sector Commander Aliyu Baba told AFP. "Owing to the nature of the inferno, I am afraid more discoveries might be made today as rescue efforts continue." A local council spokesman put the number of dead much higher at 64, but police refused to confirm any toll. Witness Paul Otukpa said a 14-seater bus was engulfed by the blast, leaving only one survivor. Petrol tanker and pipeline blasts are common in Nigeria, where despite the country's multi-billion-dollar oil and gas industry, most people live in poverty. Fires and explosions often occur as people try to siphon fuel from pipelines and also following accidents involving fuel tankers on badly maintained roads. In January, at least eight people were killed in Odukpani, in the southeastern state of Cross River, in an accident of this kind. In July 2012, at least 104 people were killed and some 50 others injured in the southern state of Rivers.

At least 10 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker blast

Taliban fighters killed eight election commission employees on Saturday night inside a district centre in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, officials said.

The employees of the Independent Election Commission were stationed at the government office in Maruf district to register voters when fighters of the hard line Islamist group launched an attack.

Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Qari Yousuf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman said the fighters killed election commission employees and 57 members of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF). They also captured 11 others with five vehicles and a large cache of weapons during the attack at the district centre.

But Afghan government officials said the Taliban had exaggerated the casualty figures.

Qaseem Azad, a secretary of the Kandahar police said ANDSF suffered some casualties, but provided no further details.

Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan forces has intensified even as leaders of the Taliban and US officials hold peace talks in Qatar to end 18 years of war in Afghanistan.

Separately on Saturday, Taliban fighters killed eight Afghan soldiers and injured eight others at a military checkpoint in Balabulak district in the western province of Farah, a local official said.

Mahmood Naemi, the deputy chief of the council in Farah, said on Sunday ground clashes between the warring sides ended after Afghan forces launched air strikes.

"Many Taliban fighters were killed in the air strike," said Naemi.

Taliban fighters killed eight election commission employees on Saturday night inside a district centre in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, officials said.

Taliban fighters killed eight election commission employees on Saturday night inside a district centre in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, officials said. The employees of the Independent Election Commission were stationed at the government office in Maruf district to register voters when fighters of the hard line Islamist group launched an attack. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. Qari Yousuf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman said the fighters killed election commission employees and 57 members of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF). They also captured 11 others with five vehicles and a large cache of weapons during the attack at the district centre. But Afghan government officials said the Taliban had exaggerated the casualty figures. Qaseem Azad, a secretary of the Kandahar police said ANDSF suffered some casualties, but provided no further details. Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan forces has intensified even as leaders of the Taliban and US officials hold peace talks in Qatar to end 18 years of war in Afghanistan. Separately on Saturday, Taliban fighters killed eight Afghan soldiers and injured eight others at a military checkpoint in Balabulak district in the western province of Farah, a local official said. Mahmood Naemi, the deputy chief of the council in Farah, said on Sunday ground clashes between the warring sides ended after Afghan forces launched air strikes. "Many Taliban fighters were killed in the air strike," said Naemi.

Taliban kills eight election commission employees in south Afghanistan: Officials

Two suicide bombs stormed the Tunisian capital on Thursday killing a police officer and injuring several others.

The injured include nine people including policemen and civilians.

"One of the two police officers wounded in the suicide attack this morning has died", interior ministry spokesman Sofiene Zaag said.

The suicide bombers attacked police and the national guard on the main street in central Tunis.

The attacks took place at around 10:50 am and 11 am.&nbsp;

"It was a suicide attack, which took place at 10:50" (0950 GMT), on Habib Bourguiba, Interior Ministry spokesman Sofiene Zaag told AFP.

"At 11:00 am (1000 GMT) an individual blew himself up outside the back door" of the base, wounding four security personnel, Zaag said.

Civil protection units and police rapidly deployed to Habib Bourguiba avenue, where the interior ministry is located.&nbsp;

People initially fled in panic, before some crowded around the scene of the attack, expressing anger against the authorities. Shops and offices were closed by police.&nbsp;

On October 29 last year an unemployed graduate blew herself up near police cars on the same street, killing herself and wounding 26 people, mostly police officers, according to the interior ministry.

(With inputs from AFP)

Two suicide bombs stormed the Tunisian capital on Thursday killing a police officer and injuring several others. The injured include nine people including policemen and civilians.

Two suicide bombs stormed the Tunisian capital on Thursday killing a police officer and injuring several others. The injured include nine people including policemen and civilians. "One of the two police officers wounded in the suicide attack this morning has died", interior ministry spokesman Sofiene Zaag said. The suicide bombers attacked police and the national guard on the main street in central Tunis. The attacks took place at around 10:50 am and 11 am. "It was a suicide attack, which took place at 10:50" (0950 GMT), on Habib Bourguiba, Interior Ministry spokesman Sofiene Zaag told AFP. "At 11:00 am (1000 GMT) an individual blew himself up outside the back door" of the base, wounding four security personnel, Zaag said. Civil protection units and police rapidly deployed to Habib Bourguiba avenue, where the interior ministry is located. People initially fled in panic, before some crowded around the scene of the attack, expressing anger against the authorities. Shops and offices were closed by police. On October 29 last year an unemployed graduate blew herself up near police cars on the same street, killing herself and wounding 26 people, mostly police officers, according to the interior ministry. (With inputs from AFP)

Double suicide blasts kill 1, wound nine in Tunisia capital: Ministry

A bomb blast at a Shi`ite Muslim mosque in eastern Baghdad wounded at least seven people on Friday, security sources said, correcting earlier reports of seven killed.

Police sources said on Friday a suicide belt or improvised explosive device had been used in the attack in the Baladiyat neighbourhood, for which there was no immediate claim of responsibility.&nbsp;

The toll was initially put at seven dead and more than 20 wounded. But police and other security sources said on Saturday the attackers had leaked false news of casualties through witnesses that police relied on for their reports.

An investigation had been launched, they said.&nbsp;

It was a rare attack on a Shi`ite place of worship in the Iraqi capital.

Sunni extremists carried out high-profile bombings of Iraqi Shi`ite sites during the worst of the country`s sectarian violence after the US invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003.

Baghdad`s security improved significantly with the defeat of Islamic State in 2017 and bomb attacks of any kind in the city have been rare since then.

A bomb blast at a Shi`ite Muslim mosque in eastern Baghdad wounded at least seven people on Friday, security sources said, correcting earlier reports of seven killed.

A bomb blast at a Shi`ite Muslim mosque in eastern Baghdad wounded at least seven people on Friday, security sources said, correcting earlier reports of seven killed. Police sources said on Friday a suicide belt or improvised explosive device had been used in the attack in the Baladiyat neighbourhood, for which there was no immediate claim of responsibility. The toll was initially put at seven dead and more than 20 wounded. But police and other security sources said on Saturday the attackers had leaked false news of casualties through witnesses that police relied on for their reports. An investigation had been launched, they said. It was a rare attack on a Shi`ite place of worship in the Iraqi capital. Sunni extremists carried out high-profile bombings of Iraqi Shi`ite sites during the worst of the country`s sectarian violence after the US invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003. Baghdad`s security improved significantly with the defeat of Islamic State in 2017 and bomb attacks of any kind in the city have been rare since then.

Friday blast at Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad wounds several: Police sources

Four Pakistani soldiers have been killed by an improvised explosive device in a tribal region along the Afghan border, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday.

"Deeply saddened to learn of the shahadat of 3 officers &amp; 1 soldier from a terrorist-planted IED blast in Kharkamar, N.Waziristan," Khan said on his Twitter account.

He gave no more details but Dawn, Pakistan's biggest English-language newspaper, cited the military's media wing as saying four other soldiers were wounded when the blast targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan on Friday.

The report did not say who was behind the bombing.

Violence in Pakistan has declined in recent years following a series of military operations along the northwestern border with Afghanistan, but militant groups are still able to carry out deadly attacks.

The military said the latest casualties bring to 10 the number of security personnel killed in "terrorist" violence in the area over the past month, Dawn reported.

Four Pakistani soldiers have been killed by an improvised explosive device in a tribal region along the Afghan border, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday.

Four Pakistani soldiers have been killed by an improvised explosive device in a tribal region along the Afghan border, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday. "Deeply saddened to learn of the shahadat of 3 officers & 1 soldier from a terrorist-planted IED blast in Kharkamar, N.Waziristan," Khan said on his Twitter account. He gave no more details but Dawn, Pakistan's biggest English-language newspaper, cited the military's media wing as saying four other soldiers were wounded when the blast targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan on Friday. The report did not say who was behind the bombing. Violence in Pakistan has declined in recent years following a series of military operations along the northwestern border with Afghanistan, but militant groups are still able to carry out deadly attacks. The military said the latest casualties bring to 10 the number of security personnel killed in "terrorist" violence in the area over the past month, Dawn reported.

Blast kills 4 Pakistan soldiers in border region

An explosion at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Tuesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zero-fire-breaks-out-on-the-films-set-no-casualties-reported-180328">rocked the set</a> of the next <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bond-25-shooting-suspended-after-daniel-craigs-injury-218836">James Bond film</a>, causing damage to the stage and one minor injury.

The Sun newspaper said a triple blast hit the set after a stunt went wrong, taking off part of the roof and several wall panels.

One member of staff was crushed by debris falling down on him as he stood outside the studios, west of London, the tabloid said.

The official James Bond account on Twitter said,&nbsp;"During the filming of a controlled explosion on the set of Bond 25 today at Pinewood Studios, damage was caused to the exterior of the 007 Stage.

"There were no injuries on set, however one crew member outside the stage has sustained a minor injury."

The Sun quoted a source as saying,&nbsp;"It was utter chaos.

"There were three huge explosions and it's blown part of the Bond stage roof off. A fireball was supposed to go through the set. That was the stunt but something has gone horribly wrong.

"The place is now on total lockdown."

The film has been besieged by problems.

Bond actor Daniel Craig had to undergo minor ankle surgery after an injury on set.

Craig -- who will play the legendary British super spy for the fifth time in the as-yet untitled film -- sustained the injury during filming in Jamaica.

Oscar winner Rami Malek will play the villain in the long-awaited movie that is set to see Craig bow out after eight years as 007.

The 25th edition of one of the world's most enduring franchises will also see the return of Ralph Fiennes as Bond's boss and French actress Lea Seydoux.

The production has been repeatedly delayed over script disputes.&nbsp;

The delays were prompted in part by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle's replacement by Cary Fukunaga in September.

The film is now due to open in cinemas in the United States, Britain and France on April 8, 2020.

An explosion at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Tuesday rocked the set of the next James Bond film, causing damage to the stage and one minor injury. The Sun newspaper said a triple blast hit the set after a stunt went wrong, taking off part of the roof and several wall panels.

An explosion at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Tuesday rocked the set of the next James Bond film, causing damage to the stage and one minor injury. The Sun newspaper said a triple blast hit the set after a stunt went wrong, taking off part of the roof and several wall panels. One member of staff was crushed by debris falling down on him as he stood outside the studios, west of London, the tabloid said. The official James Bond account on Twitter said, "During the filming of a controlled explosion on the set of Bond 25 today at Pinewood Studios, damage was caused to the exterior of the 007 Stage. "There were no injuries on set, however one crew member outside the stage has sustained a minor injury." The Sun quoted a source as saying, "It was utter chaos. "There were three huge explosions and it's blown part of the Bond stage roof off. A fireball was supposed to go through the set. That was the stunt but something has gone horribly wrong. "The place is now on total lockdown." The film has been besieged by problems. Bond actor Daniel Craig had to undergo minor ankle surgery after an injury on set. Craig -- who will play the legendary British super spy for the fifth time in the as-yet untitled film -- sustained the injury during filming in Jamaica. Oscar winner Rami Malek will play the villain in the long-awaited movie that is set to see Craig bow out after eight years as 007. The 25th edition of one of the world's most enduring franchises will also see the return of Ralph Fiennes as Bond's boss and French actress Lea Seydoux. The production has been repeatedly delayed over script disputes. The delays were prompted in part by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle's replacement by Cary Fukunaga in September. The film is now due to open in cinemas in the United States, Britain and France on April 8, 2020.

James Bond movie set rocked by blast

An explosion rocked a town in the Nahrein district of Afghanistan's Baghlan province on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported quoting Afghan media. Two people have been killed, as many as 14 have been wounded.&nbsp;

As per reports, the explosion occurred while the prayers for Eid were undergoing. &nbsp;

This comes a day after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-at-least-four-killed-as-government-bus-hit-in-kabul-blast-223890">a bomb tore through a bus in Kabul on Monday</a> killing at least four people.&nbsp;

The vehicle was taking workers home from a government watchdog agency ahead of the Eid holidays marking the end of Ramadan when the bomb exploded, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/student-bus-targeted-amid-deadly-wave-of-kabul-bombings-223693">On Sunday, two people got killed</a>, with over a dozen wounded, as a wave of bombings hit civilian targets - including a university school bus - across the Afghan capital, AFP reported.&nbsp;

On Friday, a Taliban car bomber killed at least four Afghan civilians and lightly wounded four US troops in an attack on a US convoy in Kabul.

Watch: 3 explosions rock&nbsp;Afghanistan's capital, 1 killed

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A day earlier, at least six people were killed and 16 more wounded in an IS-claimed suicide blast outside a military academy in the capital.

And eight Afghan police were killed Saturday and seven others wounded in a suicide attack in the eastern city of Ghazni, provincial police spokesman Ahmad Khan Seerat told AFP.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An explosion rocked a town in the Nahrein district of Afghanistan's Baghlan province on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported quoting Afghan media. Two people have been killed, as many as 14 have been wounded.

An explosion rocked a town in the Nahrein district of Afghanistan's Baghlan province on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported quoting Afghan media. Two people have been killed, as many as 14 have been wounded. As per reports, the explosion occurred while the prayers for Eid were undergoing. This comes a day after a bomb tore through a bus in Kabul on Monday killing at least four people. The vehicle was taking workers home from a government watchdog agency ahead of the Eid holidays marking the end of Ramadan when the bomb exploded, news agency AFP reported. TOLOnews: Baghlan police said that in an explosion, during Eid prayer in the town of the Nahrein district of the province, two were killed and 14 others were wounded. #Afghanistan — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2019 × On Sunday, two people got killed, with over a dozen wounded, as a wave of bombings hit civilian targets - including a university school bus - across the Afghan capital, AFP reported. On Friday, a Taliban car bomber killed at least four Afghan civilians and lightly wounded four US troops in an attack on a US convoy in Kabul. Watch: 3 explosions rock Afghanistan's capital, 1 killed A day earlier, at least six people were killed and 16 more wounded in an IS-claimed suicide blast outside a military academy in the capital. And eight Afghan police were killed Saturday and seven others wounded in a suicide attack in the eastern city of Ghazni, provincial police spokesman Ahmad Khan Seerat told AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Explosion during Eid prayers kills two, several wounded

A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-people-missing-after-blasts-at-russian-military-plant-22-injured-223432">blast at a major explosives plant in central Russia</a> Saturday injured 79 people and damaged nearly 200 buildings nearby, local officials told Russian news agencies.

The explosion happened at the "Kristall" factory in Dzerzhinsk about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of Moscow, in the Nizhny Novgorod region.&nbsp;

A local health ministry official quoted by the TASS news agency said 79 people had suffered light or moderate injuries, a huge increase on the initial figure of 19.

"According to the latest information, 79 people asked for medical help after the explosion at Kristall: 38 factory workers and 41 residents of the city. There are no children among the injured," a health ministry statement said.

Fifteen people were hospitalised but none had life-threatening injuries, it said.

Of the injured, 14 had to be hospitalised, but no one had been killed, said the spokesman.

Earlier, health ministry officials told news agencies that the wounded had "shrapnel wounds of mild and moderate severity" and that they were receiving medical assistance.&nbsp;

The force of the blast damaged five factory buildings and 180 houses nearby.

The deputy governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Dmitry Krasnov, told Russian state television that two people were missing.&nbsp;

Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened an investigation into potential violations of industrial safety at the plant.&nbsp;

Local emergency services told news agencies that more than 300 people and 50 technical vehicles were taking part in cleaning the plant following the explosion.&nbsp;

Representatives of Kristall told Interfax that five people were working in the area where the explosion occurred and were safely evacuated.&nbsp;

There was no information yet on where the injured were at the time of the blast.

Local firefighters told agencies they had no information about any more people still inside the plant, which was set up in 1953.&nbsp;

"There was an explosion in one of the workshops, followed by a fire of around 100 square meters," a spokesman of the local emergency ministry told news agencies.&nbsp;

Images on social media showed a large cloud of smoke bollowing from the building after the explosion.&nbsp;

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A blast at a major explosives plant in central Russia Saturday injured 79 people and damaged nearly 200 buildings nearby, local officials told Russian news agencies.

A blast at a major explosives plant in central Russia Saturday injured 79 people and damaged nearly 200 buildings nearby, local officials told Russian news agencies. The explosion happened at the "Kristall" factory in Dzerzhinsk about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of Moscow, in the Nizhny Novgorod region. A local health ministry official quoted by the TASS news agency said 79 people had suffered light or moderate injuries, a huge increase on the initial figure of 19. "According to the latest information, 79 people asked for medical help after the explosion at Kristall: 38 factory workers and 41 residents of the city. There are no children among the injured," a health ministry statement said. Fifteen people were hospitalised but none had life-threatening injuries, it said. Of the injured, 14 had to be hospitalised, but no one had been killed, said the spokesman. Earlier, health ministry officials told news agencies that the wounded had "shrapnel wounds of mild and moderate severity" and that they were receiving medical assistance. The force of the blast damaged five factory buildings and 180 houses nearby. The deputy governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Dmitry Krasnov, told Russian state television that two people were missing. Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened an investigation into potential violations of industrial safety at the plant. Local emergency services told news agencies that more than 300 people and 50 technical vehicles were taking part in cleaning the plant following the explosion. Representatives of Kristall told Interfax that five people were working in the area where the explosion occurred and were safely evacuated. There was no information yet on where the injured were at the time of the blast. Local firefighters told agencies they had no information about any more people still inside the plant, which was set up in 1953. "There was an explosion in one of the workshops, followed by a fire of around 100 square meters," a spokesman of the local emergency ministry told news agencies. Images on social media showed a large cloud of smoke bollowing from the building after the explosion.

Blast at Russian explosives plant injures more than 70 people

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said.

One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacker detonated his explosives after being prevented from entering the Marshal Fahim National Defense University to the west of Kabul.

The explosion occurred as cadets were leaving the college, which is one of Afghanistan's main officer training academies.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came as Taliban representatives met senior Afghan politicians in Moscow as part of efforts to reach a settlement to end the 18-year-long conflict.&nbsp;

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said.

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said. One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacker detonated his explosives after being prevented from entering the Marshal Fahim National Defense University to the west of Kabul. The explosion occurred as cadets were leaving the college, which is one of Afghanistan's main officer training academies. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came as Taliban representatives met senior Afghan politicians in Moscow as part of efforts to reach a settlement to end the 18-year-long conflict.

Blast near Afghan military training centre kills at least six

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