A day after Hamas militant carried out mass shooting attack in Jerusalem, Israel has now arrested dozens of Hamas members in the occupied West Bank.

50 Hamas members nabbed in West bank; weapons, bomb-making material seized

The very prestigious Ivy League universities in the US - Brown, Cornell and Columbia University had to evacuate parts of their campuses after receiving bomb threats. However, later, it turned out to be a false threat.

This comes just a few days after a bomb threat was reported in another Ivy league University in Connecticut - Yale. As of now, not clear if the threats are connected. No suspect has been publicly identified as connected to any of the calls.

"CornellALERT for the Ithaca campus: Avoid central campus. Evacuate areas in or nearby the Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall and Kennedy Hall. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available," Cornell University stated on Twitter. After five hours, the university said that the law enforcement has concluded a search at the Ithaca campus and no credible threats were found. "It is safe to resume all normal activities," said the University.

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Columbia said that it issued "a campus-wide emergency alert" after receiving threats to school buildings.&nbsp;

The university, which is based in New York, warned students to avoid the area while the investigation was ongoing. However, it later said that the threat was deemed "not credible."

A report by CBS News states that Brown University in Rhode Island was also one of those to receive a threat. To ensure the safety of people at the campus, it "evacuated several buildings near the university's college green." The buildings were only reopened after it was concluded that it is safe.&nbsp;

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On November 5, New Haven police said that they received a call to their non-emergency line and the caller reportedly said that 40 bombs had been placed around the Yale University campus.&nbsp;

Students were evacuated from dormitories and classrooms. The Yale theatre and the Yale University Art Gallery were also emptied. Students were only allowed back in after all the security checks were done.&nbsp;

New Haven Police, Yale Police, Connecticut State Police and the FBI are investigating the same.&nbsp;

The very prestigious Ivy League universities in the US - Brown, Cornell and Columbia University had to evacuate parts of their campuses after receiving bomb threats.

The very prestigious Ivy League universities in the US - Brown, Cornell and Columbia University had to evacuate parts of their campuses after receiving bomb threats. However, later, it turned out to be a false threat. This comes just a few days after a bomb threat was reported in another Ivy league University in Connecticut - Yale. As of now, not clear if the threats are connected. No suspect has been publicly identified as connected to any of the calls. "CornellALERT for the Ithaca campus: Avoid central campus. Evacuate areas in or nearby the Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall and Kennedy Hall. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available," Cornell University stated on Twitter. After five hours, the university said that the law enforcement has concluded a search at the Ithaca campus and no credible threats were found. "It is safe to resume all normal activities," said the University. Also read | 'Pantomime election': US President Joe Biden slams Nicaragua election as 'sham' Columbia said that it issued "a campus-wide emergency alert" after receiving threats to school buildings. The university, which is based in New York, warned students to avoid the area while the investigation was ongoing. However, it later said that the threat was deemed "not credible." A report by CBS News states that Brown University in Rhode Island was also one of those to receive a threat. To ensure the safety of people at the campus, it "evacuated several buildings near the university's college green." The buildings were only reopened after it was concluded that it is safe. Also read | 'Confusing': Biden takes a dig at reporters on 'explaining' supply chain disruptions On November 5, New Haven police said that they received a call to their non-emergency line and the caller reportedly said that 40 bombs had been placed around the Yale University campus. Students were evacuated from dormitories and classrooms. The Yale theatre and the Yale University Art Gallery were also emptied. Students were only allowed back in after all the security checks were done. New Haven Police, Yale Police, Connecticut State Police and the FBI are investigating the same.

Various Ivy League universities evacuate buildings after bomb threats

A car bombing in the northern Syrian city of Afrin on Monday killed six people, including at least one Turkey-backed rebel fighter, a war monitor said.

Afrin, like all areas held by pro-Turkish rebels, is the scene of regular targeted killings, bombings and shootings that largely remain unclaimed.

On Monday, an explosive-laden vehicle detonated in "an area crowded with civilians" in the centre of the rebel-held city, said the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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The explosion hit near a market and military outpost for the hardline Jaysh al-Islam rebel group, according to the monitor which relies on a network of sources inside Syria.

At least two civilians and one Jaysh fighter were among those killed, while 12 other people were wounded, the Observatory said.

"Hospitals in Afrin received charred corpses of unidentified persons," the monitor added.&nbsp;

According to the Observatory, a local police force in Afrin arrested two young men suspected of involvement.

Last month, Afrin was hit by 4 separate attacks using explosive devices, including one targeting the vehicle of a rebel commander.

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Turkey and its Syrian proxies have seized territory inside Syria in several military operations since 2016 against the Islamic State (IS) group and the Kurdish YPG militia.

In March 2018, they seized the town of Afrin after pushing out Syrian Kurdish forces.

The conflict in Syria has killed nearly 500,000 people since it started in 2011 with the brutal repression of peaceful demonstrations.

A car bombing in the northern Syrian city of Afrin on Monday killed six people, including at least one Turkey-backed rebel fighter, a war monitor said. Afrin, like all areas held by pro-Turkish rebels, is the scene of regular targeted killings, bombings and shootings that largely remain unclaimed.

A car bombing in the northern Syrian city of Afrin on Monday killed six people, including at least one Turkey-backed rebel fighter, a war monitor said. Afrin, like all areas held by pro-Turkish rebels, is the scene of regular targeted killings, bombings and shootings that largely remain unclaimed. On Monday, an explosive-laden vehicle detonated in "an area crowded with civilians" in the centre of the rebel-held city, said the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Also Read | Two killed in Israel strike on Syria base: Monitor The explosion hit near a market and military outpost for the hardline Jaysh al-Islam rebel group, according to the monitor which relies on a network of sources inside Syria. At least two civilians and one Jaysh fighter were among those killed, while 12 other people were wounded, the Observatory said. "Hospitals in Afrin received charred corpses of unidentified persons," the monitor added. According to the Observatory, a local police force in Afrin arrested two young men suspected of involvement. Last month, Afrin was hit by 4 separate attacks using explosive devices, including one targeting the vehicle of a rebel commander. Also Read | Prominent al-Qaeda figure killed in drone attack in Syria: Jihadist sources Turkey and its Syrian proxies have seized territory inside Syria in several military operations since 2016 against the Islamic State (IS) group and the Kurdish YPG militia. In March 2018, they seized the town of Afrin after pushing out Syrian Kurdish forces. The conflict in Syria has killed nearly 500,000 people since it started in 2011 with the brutal repression of peaceful demonstrations.

Car bomb kills six in Syria's Afrin: Monitor

A man who threatened to set off a&nbsp;bomb&nbsp;on Washington's&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;surrendered to police Thursday, ending an hours-long&nbsp;standoff&nbsp;that rattled lawmakers still shaken by January's pro-Trump insurrection.

The incident triggered evacuations and a massive police response, and sent jolts of anxiety through a city that has spent months on alert, as political tensions soared following the deadly US&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;riot.

The&nbsp;suspect, an apparent right-wing extremist identified by US&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;Police as Floyd Ray Roseberry, had been broadcasting live on social media from his truck, assailing President Joe Biden and Democrats, warning of a "revolution," and complaining about the US government and its policy in Afghanistan.

He had also claimed that four more sets of explosives were lying in wait in Washington and that they would be detonated, along with his&nbsp;bomb, if police used deadly force against him.

Much of the complex was cordoned off as police and FBI agents negotiated with the driver, who police said had appeared to have a detonator in his hand.

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"He got out of the vehicle and surrendered, and the tactical units that were close by took him into custody without incident," US&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;Police Chief Thomas Manger told reporters.

Law enforcement were still investigating whether the vehicle, which was parked on the sidewalk next to the Library of Congress, contained actual explosives.

Manger&nbsp;said it was unclear what Roseberry's motives were, but in his Facebook Live steam he issued a series of incoherent threats and asked to speak to Biden.

"I'm trying to get Joe Biden on the phone. I'm parked up here on the sidewalk right beside all this pretty stuff," said the bald-headed man with a salt-and-pepper goatee, wearing a white T-shirt.

"I'm not hurting nobody Joe. I'm not pulling the trigger on this thing. I can't," he said. "I'm telling you, them snipers come in, they start shooting this window out, this&nbsp;bomb's going off."&nbsp;

'The revolution'

The live feed showed Roseberry in his vehicle holding a metal can with clay and a box with buttons and wires on the top, but it was unclear if the contraption was a viable explosive device.

While he did not claim a political affiliation, he referred at one point to "the revolution" and said: "I'm looking for all my other patriots to come out and help me."

Later he lashed out at Biden's party, saying: "You all know what you're doing, Democrats? You're killing America."

Facebook's policy communications director Andy Stone said the profile in question had been removed and the incident was being investigated.

While it remained unclear whether the&nbsp;bomb&nbsp;threat&nbsp;was genuine, the Library of Congress's main buildings were evacuated, as was the nearby US Supreme Court and at least one of the three House office buildings.&nbsp;

The Republican National Committee headquarters was also reportedly evacuated and the Washington Metro's&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;South subway station closed as a precaution.

A White House official said Biden was briefed on the&nbsp;standoff.

'Threat&nbsp;to every community'

Both the Senate and House of Representatives are currently on recess, but some lawmakers have remained in Washington and staffers are working in the complex.

House Democrat Bill Pascrell offered fierce condemnation of the&nbsp;suspect&nbsp;during the&nbsp;standoff, in comments that echoed the trauma of the insurrection which rocked the&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;in January.

"A right-wing extremist is now threatening to detonate a&nbsp;bomb&nbsp;at the US&nbsp;Capitol," he tweeted. "Right wing domestic terrorism is a&nbsp;threat&nbsp;to every community in the United States."

Tensions remain high more than seven months after the January 6 riot, when supporters of then-president Donald Trump stormed the US&nbsp;Capitol, fought with police and sought to block certification of the presidential election.

In April, a man rammed a car into&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;barriers, killing one officer before the attacker was shot and killed.

The January uprising prompted authorities to erect tall metal fencing and razor wire around the&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;complex, which only came down in July.

A man who threatened to set off a bomb on Washington's Capitol Hill surrendered to police Thursday, ending an hours-long standoff that rattled lawmakers still shaken by January's pro-Trump insurrection.

A man who threatened to set off a bomb on Washington's Capitol Hill surrendered to police Thursday, ending an hours-long standoff that rattled lawmakers still shaken by January's pro-Trump insurrection. The incident triggered evacuations and a massive police response, and sent jolts of anxiety through a city that has spent months on alert, as political tensions soared following the deadly US Capitol riot. The suspect, an apparent right-wing extremist identified by US Capitol Police as Floyd Ray Roseberry, had been broadcasting live on social media from his truck, assailing President Joe Biden and Democrats, warning of a "revolution," and complaining about the US government and its policy in Afghanistan. He had also claimed that four more sets of explosives were lying in wait in Washington and that they would be detonated, along with his bomb, if police used deadly force against him. Much of the complex was cordoned off as police and FBI agents negotiated with the driver, who police said had appeared to have a detonator in his hand. Also read | WHO says 49 Ebola contact cases identified in Ivory Coast "He got out of the vehicle and surrendered, and the tactical units that were close by took him into custody without incident," US Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger told reporters. Law enforcement were still investigating whether the vehicle, which was parked on the sidewalk next to the Library of Congress, contained actual explosives. Manger said it was unclear what Roseberry's motives were, but in his Facebook Live steam he issued a series of incoherent threats and asked to speak to Biden. "I'm trying to get Joe Biden on the phone. I'm parked up here on the sidewalk right beside all this pretty stuff," said the bald-headed man with a salt-and-pepper goatee, wearing a white T-shirt. "I'm not hurting nobody Joe. I'm not pulling the trigger on this thing. I can't," he said. "I'm telling you, them snipers come in, they start shooting this window out, this bomb's going off." 'The revolution' The live feed showed Roseberry in his vehicle holding a metal can with clay and a box with buttons and wires on the top, but it was unclear if the contraption was a viable explosive device. While he did not claim a political affiliation, he referred at one point to "the revolution" and said: "I'm looking for all my other patriots to come out and help me." Later he lashed out at Biden's party, saying: "You all know what you're doing, Democrats? You're killing America." Facebook's policy communications director Andy Stone said the profile in question had been removed and the incident was being investigated. While it remained unclear whether the bomb threat was genuine, the Library of Congress's main buildings were evacuated, as was the nearby US Supreme Court and at least one of the three House office buildings. The Republican National Committee headquarters was also reportedly evacuated and the Washington Metro's Capitol South subway station closed as a precaution. A White House official said Biden was briefed on the standoff. 'Threat to every community' Both the Senate and House of Representatives are currently on recess, but some lawmakers have remained in Washington and staffers are working in the complex. House Democrat Bill Pascrell offered fierce condemnation of the suspect during the standoff, in comments that echoed the trauma of the insurrection which rocked the Capitol in January. "A right-wing extremist is now threatening to detonate a bomb at the US Capitol," he tweeted. "Right wing domestic terrorism is a threat to every community in the United States." Tensions remain high more than seven months after the January 6 riot, when supporters of then-president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, fought with police and sought to block certification of the presidential election. In April, a man rammed a car into Capitol barriers, killing one officer before the attacker was shot and killed. The January uprising prompted authorities to erect tall metal fencing and razor wire around the Capitol complex, which only came down in July.

Capitol Hill bomb threat standoff ends as suspect surrenders

US Capitol Police is investigating an active bomb threat outside the Library of Congress in Washington.

The police department took to Twitter to warn the locals about the bomb threat and asked people to "please stay away from this area".

People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety.

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Evacuation process was started as soon as the bomb threat was detected.

"We are monitoring this situation closely and will update this account as we get information we can release," US Capitol police said in a tweet.

Capitol Police has also asked the FBI to intervene and respond to the incident. In addition to this, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is also helping the Capitol Police in this incident.

The Congress, meanwhile, is currently on break.

A little after the threat was revealed, the Capitol Police reported that a man in a pickup truck was threatening to detonate a bomb on the Capitol Hill. "The driver of the truck told the responding officer on the scene that he had a bomb and what appeared, the officer said, appeared to be a detonator in the man's hand," Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger told reporters.&nbsp;

The man also live streamed the entire incident on Facebook as he demanded to meet the US President Joe Biden.

"I'm trying to get Joe Biden on the phone. I'm parked up here on the sidewalk right beside all this pretty stuff," said the bald-headed man with a salt-and-pepper goatee, wearing a white T-shirt and identified on the Facebook page as Ray Roseberry.

"I'm not hurting nobody Joe. I'm not pulling the trigger on this thing. I can't," he said. "I'm telling you, them snipers come in, they start shooting this window out, this bomb's going off."&nbsp;

The matter is under investigation right now.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Capitol Police is investigating an active bomb threat outside the Library of Congress in Washington. The police department took to Twitter to warn the locals about the bomb threat and asked people to "please stay away from this area".

US Capitol Police is investigating an active bomb threat outside the Library of Congress in Washington. The police department took to Twitter to warn the locals about the bomb threat and asked people to "please stay away from this area". People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety. NOW: The USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress. Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/LMBYBTJn4t — U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) August 19, 2021 × Evacuation process was started as soon as the bomb threat was detected. "We are monitoring this situation closely and will update this account as we get information we can release," US Capitol police said in a tweet. Capitol Police has also asked the FBI to intervene and respond to the incident. In addition to this, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is also helping the Capitol Police in this incident. The Congress, meanwhile, is currently on break. A little after the threat was revealed, the Capitol Police reported that a man in a pickup truck was threatening to detonate a bomb on the Capitol Hill. "The driver of the truck told the responding officer on the scene that he had a bomb and what appeared, the officer said, appeared to be a detonator in the man's hand," Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger told reporters. The man also live streamed the entire incident on Facebook as he demanded to meet the US President Joe Biden. "I'm trying to get Joe Biden on the phone. I'm parked up here on the sidewalk right beside all this pretty stuff," said the bald-headed man with a salt-and-pepper goatee, wearing a white T-shirt and identified on the Facebook page as Ray Roseberry. "I'm not hurting nobody Joe. I'm not pulling the trigger on this thing. I can't," he said. "I'm telling you, them snipers come in, they start shooting this window out, this bomb's going off." The matter is under investigation right now. (With inputs from agencies)

'You're killing America': Man threatens to detonate bomb at US Capitol Hill

At least 35 people have been killed and 50 wounded in a bomb attack on a busy market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, saying one of its members detonated an explosive vest.

Iraq: At least 35 people killed, 50 wounded in Baghdad market blast

Belarus said on Monday that a false bomb threat that prompted a passenger plane to be diverted to Minsk where authorities arrested a journalist on board, was written in the name of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;

Authorities released what they said was a text of the bomb alert as officials sought to defuse a mounting international outcry over what Western capitals have denounced as an act of 'state piracy'.&nbsp;

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum denied his group had any knowledge or connection.&nbsp;

Minsk scrambled a warplane to escort a Ryanair flight on Sunday, flagging a bomb alert that proved false once the plane had made an unscheduled landing in Belarus where authorities arrested Roman Protasevich, a journalist critical of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.&nbsp;

Western governments are threatening new sanctions against the former Soviet republic led by authoritarian Lukashenko over the diversion of the flight from Greece to Lithuania as it flew through Belarusian air space.&nbsp;

In Minsk, the foreign ministry's spokesman said Belarus had acted in line with international regulations and a senior transport official read out what he said was the text of the bomb threat.&nbsp;

"We, the soldiers of Hamas, demand that Israel cease fire in the Gaza Strip. We demand that the European Union withdraw its support for Israel in this war," said the head of the transport ministry's aviation department.&nbsp;

"There is a bomb on that plane. If you do not comply with our demands, the bomb will explode over Vilnius on 23 May," he said.&nbsp;

Hamas spokesman Barhoum said the group "has nothing to do with that completely."&nbsp;

The Palestinian militants and Israel are in the fourth day of a ceasefire after 11 days of hostilities, the worst outbreak in fighting between Israel and Hamas in years.&nbsp;

"We don’t resort to these methods, which could be the doing of some suspicious parties that aim to demonise Hamas and foil the state of world sympathy with our Palestinian people and their legitimate resistance," the Hamas spokesman said.&nbsp;

Igor Golub, head of the Belarusian air force, said that the Ryanair crew took the decision to divert to Minsk itself and that the fighter jet was sent to escort it only after it turned to fly towards the Belarusian capital.&nbsp;

The Belarusian foreign ministry spokesman said Minsk would guarantee full transparency in the case and would also be prepared to allow foreign experts to be involved in an investigation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

Belarus said on Monday that a false bomb threat that prompted a passenger plane to be diverted to Minsk where authorities arrested a journalist on board, was written in the name of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Belarus said on Monday that a false bomb threat that prompted a passenger plane to be diverted to Minsk where authorities arrested a journalist on board, was written in the name of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Authorities released what they said was a text of the bomb alert as officials sought to defuse a mounting international outcry over what Western capitals have denounced as an act of 'state piracy'. Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum denied his group had any knowledge or connection. Minsk scrambled a warplane to escort a Ryanair flight on Sunday, flagging a bomb alert that proved false once the plane had made an unscheduled landing in Belarus where authorities arrested Roman Protasevich, a journalist critical of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Western governments are threatening new sanctions against the former Soviet republic led by authoritarian Lukashenko over the diversion of the flight from Greece to Lithuania as it flew through Belarusian air space. In Minsk, the foreign ministry's spokesman said Belarus had acted in line with international regulations and a senior transport official read out what he said was the text of the bomb threat. "We, the soldiers of Hamas, demand that Israel cease fire in the Gaza Strip. We demand that the European Union withdraw its support for Israel in this war," said the head of the transport ministry's aviation department. "There is a bomb on that plane. If you do not comply with our demands, the bomb will explode over Vilnius on 23 May," he said. Hamas spokesman Barhoum said the group "has nothing to do with that completely." The Palestinian militants and Israel are in the fourth day of a ceasefire after 11 days of hostilities, the worst outbreak in fighting between Israel and Hamas in years. "We don’t resort to these methods, which could be the doing of some suspicious parties that aim to demonise Hamas and foil the state of world sympathy with our Palestinian people and their legitimate resistance," the Hamas spokesman said. Igor Golub, head of the Belarusian air force, said that the Ryanair crew took the decision to divert to Minsk itself and that the fighter jet was sent to escort it only after it turned to fly towards the Belarusian capital. The Belarusian foreign ministry spokesman said Minsk would guarantee full transparency in the case and would also be prepared to allow foreign experts to be involved in an investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

Belarus points to Hamas bomb threat in plane diversion; group rejects claim 

A third man has been arrested following the attempted assassination of Maldives' former president Mohamed Nasheed, police said Sunday, as they renewed an appeal for more information about another suspect.

The arrested person is believed to be the prime suspect.&nbsp;

The democracy pioneer and climate activist was seriously hurt after a bomb attack in the capital Male on Thursday night that also injured a British national and two others, which police have blamed on "religious extremists".

"We can confirm that a third individual has been arrested in connection with the May 6 attack early today," police said in a statement.

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No further details about the man were released.

Police also appealed for more information about another man seen in the area where a motorcycle that the bomb had been rigged to was parked.&nbsp;

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The owner of the motorcycle as well as another man were arrested on Saturday.

The bomb detonated as Nasheed walked to his car.

Family members tweeted that the 53-year-old ex-president, now the parliament's speaker, remained in the intensive care unit of a hospital.

But he was able to speak to close relatives on Saturday after no longer needing life support, they added. There was no immediate update on his condition from the hospital.

Nasheed underwent 16 hours of surgery to remove shrapnel from his body and doctors said one shard narrowly missed his heart.

There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack, but officials from Nasheed's Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have alleged that religious extremists and political interests could be involved.

The Indian Ocean archipelago of 340,000 people is Muslim majority and in October 2019 police arrested a suspected Islamic State recruiter accused of sending dozens of Maldivians to Syria.

The same man was accused of setting off a homemade bomb that wounded 12 Chinese tourists in Male in September 2007.

Nasheed ended decades of one-party rule in the Maldives and became its first democratically-elected president in 2008, only to be toppled in a military-backed coup in 2012.

He is known internationally as a champion in the fight against climate change and rising sea levels that he says threaten to submerge the nation of 1,192 coral islands.

A third man has been arrested following the attempted assassination of Maldives' former president Mohamed Nasheed, police said Sunday, as they renewed an appeal for more information about another suspect.

A third man has been arrested following the attempted assassination of Maldives' former president Mohamed Nasheed, police said Sunday, as they renewed an appeal for more information about another suspect. The arrested person is believed to be the prime suspect. The democracy pioneer and climate activist was seriously hurt after a bomb attack in the capital Male on Thursday night that also injured a British national and two others, which police have blamed on "religious extremists". "We can confirm that a third individual has been arrested in connection with the May 6 attack early today," police said in a statement. Also read | Nasheed attacked: India in touch with Maldives, support extended No further details about the man were released. Police also appealed for more information about another man seen in the area where a motorcycle that the bomb had been rigged to was parked. Also read | Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed critical, say doctors after bomb attack The owner of the motorcycle as well as another man were arrested on Saturday. The bomb detonated as Nasheed walked to his car. Family members tweeted that the 53-year-old ex-president, now the parliament's speaker, remained in the intensive care unit of a hospital. But he was able to speak to close relatives on Saturday after no longer needing life support, they added. There was no immediate update on his condition from the hospital. Nasheed underwent 16 hours of surgery to remove shrapnel from his body and doctors said one shard narrowly missed his heart. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack, but officials from Nasheed's Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have alleged that religious extremists and political interests could be involved. The Indian Ocean archipelago of 340,000 people is Muslim majority and in October 2019 police arrested a suspected Islamic State recruiter accused of sending dozens of Maldivians to Syria. The same man was accused of setting off a homemade bomb that wounded 12 Chinese tourists in Male in September 2007. Nasheed ended decades of one-party rule in the Maldives and became its first democratically-elected president in 2008, only to be toppled in a military-backed coup in 2012. He is known internationally as a champion in the fight against climate change and rising sea levels that he says threaten to submerge the nation of 1,192 coral islands.

Maldives police: Key suspect arrested in Nasheed attack

The global chemical weapons watchdog has 'reasonable grounds to believe' that Syria's air force dropped a chlorine bomb on a residential neighbourhood in the rebel-controlled Idlib region in February 2018, a report released on Monday said.&nbsp;

There was no immediate comment from the Syrian government. Syria and its military ally Russia have consistently denied using chemical weapons during President Bashar al-Assad's decade-old conflict with rebel forces, saying any such attacks were staged by opponents to make Damascus look like the culprit.&nbsp;

The new report by the OPCW chemical weapons watchdog's investigative arm said no one was killed when the cylinder of chlorine gas, delivered in a barrel bomb, hit the Al Talil neighbourhood in the city of Saraqib in February 2018.&nbsp;

However, a dozen people were treated for symptoms consistent with chemical poisoning, including nausea, eye irritation, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, it said.&nbsp;

Chlorine is not an internationally banned toxin, but the use of any chemical substance in armed conflict is banned under the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention, the implementation of which is overseen by the OPCW watchdog based in The Hague.&nbsp;

A crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators by Assad in 2011 mushroomed into civil war, with Russia and Iran supporting his government and the United States, Turkey and some Arab adversaries of Damascus backing some of the many rebel groups. &nbsp;

In April 2020, the OPCW's Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) concluded that Syrian warplanes and a helicopter had dropped bombs containing chlorine and sarin nerve gas on a village in Syria's Hama region in March 2017.&nbsp;

The latest report by the IIT also implicated Syrian government forces. It concluded that "there were reasonable grounds to believe that at least one cylinder filled with chlorine was dropped from a helicopter of the Syrian Arab Air Forces, belonging to the Tiger Forces."&nbsp;

The Tiger Forces are an elite Syrian military unit generally used in offensive operations in the war, which has largely subsided with Assad having wrested back most territory with crucial Russian and Iranian support.&nbsp;

"All elements indicated the presence of Tiger Forces in the vicinity of Saraqib. They found that a helicopter was just flying above the bombed area at the moment of the gas release," a summary of the OPCW report said.&nbsp;

It said that samples collected from the scene were examined and other possible means of chlorine contamination considered, but the OPCW team said nothing was found to indicate that the incident was staged by Assad's adversaries.&nbsp;

The team identified individuals believed to be involved in the alleged attack but did not release them.&nbsp;

Between 2015 and 2017, a joint United Nations-OPCW team known as the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) found that Syrian government troops had used the nerve agent sarin and chlorine barrel bombs on several occasions, while Islamic State militants were found to have used mustard gas.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The global chemical weapons watchdog has 'reasonable grounds to believe' that Syria's air force dropped a chlorine bomb on a residential neighbourhood in the rebel-controlled Idlib region in February 2018, a report released on Monday said.

The global chemical weapons watchdog has 'reasonable grounds to believe' that Syria's air force dropped a chlorine bomb on a residential neighbourhood in the rebel-controlled Idlib region in February 2018, a report released on Monday said. There was no immediate comment from the Syrian government. Syria and its military ally Russia have consistently denied using chemical weapons during President Bashar al-Assad's decade-old conflict with rebel forces, saying any such attacks were staged by opponents to make Damascus look like the culprit. The new report by the OPCW chemical weapons watchdog's investigative arm said no one was killed when the cylinder of chlorine gas, delivered in a barrel bomb, hit the Al Talil neighbourhood in the city of Saraqib in February 2018. However, a dozen people were treated for symptoms consistent with chemical poisoning, including nausea, eye irritation, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, it said. Chlorine is not an internationally banned toxin, but the use of any chemical substance in armed conflict is banned under the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention, the implementation of which is overseen by the OPCW watchdog based in The Hague. A crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators by Assad in 2011 mushroomed into civil war, with Russia and Iran supporting his government and the United States, Turkey and some Arab adversaries of Damascus backing some of the many rebel groups. In April 2020, the OPCW's Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) concluded that Syrian warplanes and a helicopter had dropped bombs containing chlorine and sarin nerve gas on a village in Syria's Hama region in March 2017. The latest report by the IIT also implicated Syrian government forces. It concluded that "there were reasonable grounds to believe that at least one cylinder filled with chlorine was dropped from a helicopter of the Syrian Arab Air Forces, belonging to the Tiger Forces." The Tiger Forces are an elite Syrian military unit generally used in offensive operations in the war, which has largely subsided with Assad having wrested back most territory with crucial Russian and Iranian support. "All elements indicated the presence of Tiger Forces in the vicinity of Saraqib. They found that a helicopter was just flying above the bombed area at the moment of the gas release," a summary of the OPCW report said. It said that samples collected from the scene were examined and other possible means of chlorine contamination considered, but the OPCW team said nothing was found to indicate that the incident was staged by Assad's adversaries. The team identified individuals believed to be involved in the alleged attack but did not release them. Between 2015 and 2017, a joint United Nations-OPCW team known as the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) found that Syrian government troops had used the nerve agent sarin and chlorine barrel bombs on several occasions, while Islamic State militants were found to have used mustard gas. (With inputs from agencies)

Syrian air force may have dropped chlorine bomb on town in rebel area in 2018, says watchdog 

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for several hours on Wednesday after police received a call suggesting a bomb had been placed there.

The Paris monument had been searched and no explosives found, a police spokeswoman said. It reopened at about 2.25 p.m. (1225 GMT).

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Several hundred people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away from the tower in the late morning.

"It was an orderly evacuation, there was no panic," said Manuel, a tour guide on site when the evacuation order was given.

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for several hours on Wednesday after police received a call suggesting a bomb had been placed there. The Paris monument had been searched and no explosives found, a police spokeswoman said.

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for several hours on Wednesday after police received a call suggesting a bomb had been placed there. The Paris monument had been searched and no explosives found, a police spokeswoman said. It reopened at about 2.25 p.m. (1225 GMT). Also read: France's iconic Eiffel Tower evacuated due to bomb scare Several hundred people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away from the tower in the late morning. "It was an orderly evacuation, there was no panic," said Manuel, a tour guide on site when the evacuation order was given.

Eiffel Tower reopens after bomb hoax

A wave of attacks across Afghanistan on Tuesday left at least 12 dead and wounded scores, officials said, including a Taliban truck bombing in the country's north that targeted a commando base for Afghan forces.

The violence comes as expectations had been rising that negotiations could soon get underway between the Afghan government and the insurgents.

The truck suicide bomber struck in northern Balkh province, killing three people, including two Afghan commandos and a civilian, according to Munir Ahmad Farhad, the spokesman for the provincial governor.

According to Hanif Rezaie, the spokesman for the Afghan army corps in the north, initial military report said at least six commandos and around 35 civilians were wounded in that explosion, which also destroyed or damaged dozens of nearby civilians houses.

"Most of the wounded civilians are women and children," said Rezaie.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the Balkh attack in a tweet, claiming that ?tens" of military personnel were killed. The Taliban often exaggerate their battlefield claims.

Afghan civilians continue to bear the brunt of the war across the country, despite efforts to launch peace talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban, and find a road map for post-war Afghanistan. The talks were envisaged under a U.S.-Taliban peace agreement signed in February, but their start has been hampered by a series of delays that have frustrated Washington. Some had expected the negotiations to begin earlier this month.

According to a U.N. Report released in July, 1,282 people were killed in violence in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2020.

Also Tuesday, an attack on a checkpoint of pro-government forces in western Ghor province killed eight troops and wounded five, said Arif Aber, spokesman for the provincial governor. The attack in Shahrak district set off five hours of gun battle.

No one immediately claimed responsibility for that attack, but authorities blamed the Taliban, who have claimed numerous past attacks on security checkpoints in Ghor.

In the capital of Kabul, a roadside bombing killed a police officer while a policewoman and her driver were wounded when unknown attackers opened fire on them, said Ferdaws Faramarz, spokesman for the Kabul police chief.

The policewomen, Saba Saher, is also a well-known actress, and she was said to be in stable condition following the shooting.

No one claimed the attacks in Kabul, but both the Taliban and the Islamic State group are active in the capital, though IS has claimed the bulk of the attacks in the city in recent months.

Separately, the Ministry of Defense released a statement late on Monday, saying 91 Taliban fighters were killed during an air and ground operation by Afghan army troops trying to open the highway between northern Kunduz to Khanabad districts. The statement said 50 other Taliban were wounded in the fighting and that the highway was later reopened for traffic.

The Taliban are at their strongest since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled their regime, which had harbored al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. The insurgents now control or hold sway over about half of Afghanistan.

A wave of attacks across Afghanistan on Tuesday left at least 12 dead and wounded scores, officials said, including a Taliban truck bombing in the country's north that targeted a commando base for Afghan forces.

A wave of attacks across Afghanistan on Tuesday left at least 12 dead and wounded scores, officials said, including a Taliban truck bombing in the country's north that targeted a commando base for Afghan forces. The violence comes as expectations had been rising that negotiations could soon get underway between the Afghan government and the insurgents. The truck suicide bomber struck in northern Balkh province, killing three people, including two Afghan commandos and a civilian, according to Munir Ahmad Farhad, the spokesman for the provincial governor. According to Hanif Rezaie, the spokesman for the Afghan army corps in the north, initial military report said at least six commandos and around 35 civilians were wounded in that explosion, which also destroyed or damaged dozens of nearby civilians houses. "Most of the wounded civilians are women and children," said Rezaie. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the Balkh attack in a tweet, claiming that ?tens" of military personnel were killed. The Taliban often exaggerate their battlefield claims. Afghan civilians continue to bear the brunt of the war across the country, despite efforts to launch peace talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban, and find a road map for post-war Afghanistan. The talks were envisaged under a U.S.-Taliban peace agreement signed in February, but their start has been hampered by a series of delays that have frustrated Washington. Some had expected the negotiations to begin earlier this month. According to a U.N. Report released in July, 1,282 people were killed in violence in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2020. Also Tuesday, an attack on a checkpoint of pro-government forces in western Ghor province killed eight troops and wounded five, said Arif Aber, spokesman for the provincial governor. The attack in Shahrak district set off five hours of gun battle. No one immediately claimed responsibility for that attack, but authorities blamed the Taliban, who have claimed numerous past attacks on security checkpoints in Ghor. In the capital of Kabul, a roadside bombing killed a police officer while a policewoman and her driver were wounded when unknown attackers opened fire on them, said Ferdaws Faramarz, spokesman for the Kabul police chief. The policewomen, Saba Saher, is also a well-known actress, and she was said to be in stable condition following the shooting. No one claimed the attacks in Kabul, but both the Taliban and the Islamic State group are active in the capital, though IS has claimed the bulk of the attacks in the city in recent months. Separately, the Ministry of Defense released a statement late on Monday, saying 91 Taliban fighters were killed during an air and ground operation by Afghan army troops trying to open the highway between northern Kunduz to Khanabad districts. The statement said 50 other Taliban were wounded in the fighting and that the highway was later reopened for traffic. The Taliban are at their strongest since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled their regime, which had harbored al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. The insurgents now control or hold sway over about half of Afghanistan.

Afghan officials: Taliban truck bomb, other attacks kill 12

A road side bomb blast killed two school teachers in&nbsp;Pakistan's restive northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, an official said on Friday.

The bomb blast took place on Friday.

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The two teachers were going on a bike in the Damadola area in&nbsp;Bajuar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when the bomb exploded near a stream.

The police have launched an investigation to look into the incident. No individual or militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident.

No other deaths have been reported yet. However, the two teachers died on the spot.&nbsp;

According to locals, Abdur Rahman was a teacher in a private school&nbsp;and Ismail was a government school teacher.

(With inputs from PTI)

A road side bomb blast killed two school teachers in Pakistan's restive northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, an official said on Friday. The bomb blast took place on Friday.

A road side bomb blast killed two school teachers in Pakistan's restive northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, an official said on Friday. The bomb blast took place on Friday. Also read: COVID 19: Pakistan records 4,688 new cases; government reopens economy The two teachers were going on a bike in the Damadola area in Bajuar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when the bomb exploded near a stream. The police have launched an investigation to look into the incident. No individual or militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident. No other deaths have been reported yet. However, the two teachers died on the spot. According to locals, Abdur Rahman was a teacher in a private school and Ismail was a government school teacher. (With inputs from PTI)

Road side bomb blast kills 2 school teachers in Pakistan

A journalist and a driver were killed and at least six people were wounded when a private bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on Saturday, said the director of Khurshid TV.

A preliminary probe showed a bomb attached by magnets to a bus used by Khurshid TV employees was blown up during the evening rush hour. No militant group claimed responsibility for the attack.

"We can confirm that a journalist and a driver were killed on the spot," said Khurshid TV’s director Jawid Farhad, but gave no further details.

Last year two employees of Khurshid TV were killed and two were injured in a similar attack.

Taliban and other Islamist insurgents have repeatedly targeted Afghan journalists, killing 15 in 2018, the deadliest year yet for the Afghan media, according to the media freedom group Reporters Without Borders.

Last year the Taliban warned the Afghan media to stop broadcasting what it called "anti-Taliban statements".

In 2016, a Taliban suicide bomber rammed his car into a bus carrying employees of Tolo TV, the country's largest private broadcaster, killing seven journalists.

The Taliban claimed Tolo was producing propaganda for the US military and western-backed Afghan government.

A journalist and a driver were killed and at least six people were wounded when a private bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on Saturday, said the director of Khurshid TV.

A journalist and a driver were killed and at least six people were wounded when a private bus carrying employees of an Afghan television station was bombed in Kabul on Saturday, said the director of Khurshid TV. A preliminary probe showed a bomb attached by magnets to a bus used by Khurshid TV employees was blown up during the evening rush hour. No militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. "We can confirm that a journalist and a driver were killed on the spot," said Khurshid TV’s director Jawid Farhad, but gave no further details. Last year two employees of Khurshid TV were killed and two were injured in a similar attack. Taliban and other Islamist insurgents have repeatedly targeted Afghan journalists, killing 15 in 2018, the deadliest year yet for the Afghan media, according to the media freedom group Reporters Without Borders. Last year the Taliban warned the Afghan media to stop broadcasting what it called "anti-Taliban statements". In 2016, a Taliban suicide bomber rammed his car into a bus carrying employees of Tolo TV, the country's largest private broadcaster, killing seven journalists. The Taliban claimed Tolo was producing propaganda for the US military and western-backed Afghan government.

Bomb in Afghanistan capital targets TV bus; journalist and driver killed

Two children died after a bomb exploded on a motorcycle in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Friday, Jamal Nasir, the spokesman for the local police, told Sputnik, adding that the blast also injured five civilians.

"Two children were killed and 5 other people were injured in the explosion," Nasir said, adding that the bomb exploded in the evening hours.

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According to the spokesman, the incident happened in the fifth district of the city.

No group has taken responsibility for the attack yet.

Two children died after a bomb exploded on a motorcycle in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Friday, Jamal Nasir, the spokesman for the local police, told Sputnik, adding that the blast also injured five civilians.

Two children died after a bomb exploded on a motorcycle in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Friday, Jamal Nasir, the spokesman for the local police, told Sputnik, adding that the blast also injured five civilians. "Two children were killed and 5 other people were injured in the explosion," Nasir said, adding that the bomb exploded in the evening hours. Also read| Afghanistan: Seven security personnel killed, govt blames Taliban According to the spokesman, the incident happened in the fifth district of the city. No group has taken responsibility for the attack yet.

Bomb blast in southern Afghanistan kills two children - police

An explosion at a funeral ceremony in the Laghman province of Afghanistan on Monday killed three people and injured seven, reported ANI.

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack yet.

The explosion happened at 10.30 am when the victims were attending the funeral ceremony of a tribal elder, said Asadullah Dawlatzai, a spokesman for the provincial governor.&nbsp;

Earlier, on Thursday, one civilian was killed and two others were injured in a bomb blast in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Thursday, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry told Sputnik.

(With inputs from agencies)

An explosion at a funeral ceremony in the Laghman province of Afghanistan on Monday killed three people and injured seven, reported ANI. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

An explosion at a funeral ceremony in the Laghman province of Afghanistan on Monday killed three people and injured seven, reported ANI. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack yet. The explosion happened at 10.30 am when the victims were attending the funeral ceremony of a tribal elder, said Asadullah Dawlatzai, a spokesman for the provincial governor. Earlier, on Thursday, one civilian was killed and two others were injured in a bomb blast in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Thursday, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry told Sputnik. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: 3 killed, 7 injured in explosion

Kolkata Police on Friday busted a major bomb-making module from the heart of the city.

Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted by a team of officers of Kolkata Police at the house of one Sheikh Sahajada in Ekbalpore where three persons were engaged in making bombs using explosive substance and equipment like iron pipes, and shrapnels.

During the interception, two persons fled. However, the police managed to nab Sheikh Sahajada.

“We had the information of bombs being prepared and explosive materials being stored at a house on 39A, Dent Mission Road, 2nd floor. On challenging them, two fled but we detained Sheikh Sahajada. During our search, explosive gunpowder and other bomb-making articles were seized and subsequently the detained accused was arrested from the spot,” said a senior police official of Kolkata Police.

Later, a case was registered at Ekbalpore under section 3 and 5 of the Explosive Substance Act read with under section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

Sources in Kolkata Police revealed that the accused Sheikh Sahajada is a history-sheeter.

“The accused is a notorious criminal and has three previous cases against him including robbery, preparation to commit dacoity, and other charges against him under the Arms Act,” the official added.

This incident has left the residents fuming as they had no idea of such anti-social activities going on in their neighbourhood.

Kolkata Police on Friday busted a major bomb-making module from the heart of the city. Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted by a team of officers of Kolkata Police at the house of one Sheikh Sahajada in Ekbalpore where three persons were engaged in making bombs using explosive substance and equipment like iron pipes, and shrapnels.

Kolkata Police on Friday busted a major bomb-making module from the heart of the city. Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted by a team of officers of Kolkata Police at the house of one Sheikh Sahajada in Ekbalpore where three persons were engaged in making bombs using explosive substance and equipment like iron pipes, and shrapnels. During the interception, two persons fled. However, the police managed to nab Sheikh Sahajada. “We had the information of bombs being prepared and explosive materials being stored at a house on 39A, Dent Mission Road, 2nd floor. On challenging them, two fled but we detained Sheikh Sahajada. During our search, explosive gunpowder and other bomb-making articles were seized and subsequently the detained accused was arrested from the spot,” said a senior police official of Kolkata Police. Later, a case was registered at Ekbalpore under section 3 and 5 of the Explosive Substance Act read with under section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Sources in Kolkata Police revealed that the accused Sheikh Sahajada is a history-sheeter. “The accused is a notorious criminal and has three previous cases against him including robbery, preparation to commit dacoity, and other charges against him under the Arms Act,” the official added. This incident has left the residents fuming as they had no idea of such anti-social activities going on in their neighbourhood.

Kolkata: Police busts major bomb-making module in the heart of city

At least four people were killed and five others injured in a boiler blast that took place in East Champaran of Bihar on Saturday. 
 
The incident took place while the workers were preparing a mid-day meal for several schools in an NGO's kitchen in Sugauli, early morning today. 
 
The injured have been shifted to Sugauli Primary Health Centre hospital for the treatment. One of the victims was referred to Muzzafarpur hospital as his condition was critical. 
 
Minutes after the incident, the officials reached the spot and started the rescue and relief operation. 
 
More details in this regard are awaited.

At least four people were killed and five others injured in a boiler blast that took place in East Champaran of Bihar on Saturday. The incident took place while the workers were preparing a mid-day meal for several schools in an NGO's kitchen in Sugauli, early morning today.

At least four people were killed and five others injured in a boiler blast that took place in East Champaran of Bihar on Saturday. The incident took place while the workers were preparing a mid-day meal for several schools in an NGO's kitchen in Sugauli, early morning today. The injured have been shifted to Sugauli Primary Health Centre hospital for the treatment. One of the victims was referred to Muzzafarpur hospital as his condition was critical. Minutes after the incident, the officials reached the spot and started the rescue and relief operation. More details in this regard are awaited.

Bihar: Boiler explosion in East Champaran kills four, injures five

Seven civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's southeastern province of Paktika, the provincial governor's spokesman told Sputnik on Saturday. 
 
"Today a roadside bomb killed seven civilians, that four of them from one family," Ziyar Khan Yad said. 
 
The explosion occurred in the Sultani area of Sarhoza district, he said, adding that the bomb was planted by the Taliban militants. 
 
The situation in Afghanistan has been tense for decades amid the insurgency of the radical Taliban movement and the Islamic State terrorist group

Seven civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's southeastern province of Paktika, the provincial governor's spokesman told Sputnik on Saturday.

Seven civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's southeastern province of Paktika, the provincial governor's spokesman told Sputnik on Saturday. "Today a roadside bomb killed seven civilians, that four of them from one family," Ziyar Khan Yad said. The explosion occurred in the Sultani area of Sarhoza district, he said, adding that the bomb was planted by the Taliban militants. The situation in Afghanistan has been tense for decades amid the insurgency of the radical Taliban movement and the Islamic State terrorist group

Seven civilians killed in roadside blast in Afghanistan's southeast

Two police personnel were injured on Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in Uruzgan province in central Afghanistan, police told Sputnik.

The suicide bomber exploded himself in the Dehrawud district of the province.

"The suicide bomber was killed in the area, commander Shah [Mohammad] and one of his guards were injured," the district`s chief, Abdul Manan Alizai said.

The attack took place around 1 p.m. local time [8:30 GMT] near a local fruit market.

Two police personnel were injured on Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in Uruzgan province in central Afghanistan, police told Sputnik. The suicide bomber exploded himself in the Dehrawud district of the province.

Two police personnel were injured on Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in Uruzgan province in central Afghanistan, police told Sputnik. The suicide bomber exploded himself in the Dehrawud district of the province. "The suicide bomber was killed in the area, commander Shah [Mohammad] and one of his guards were injured," the district`s chief, Abdul Manan Alizai said. The attack took place around 1 p.m. local time [8:30 GMT] near a local fruit market.

Two police personnel injured in suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan

The tally of wounded students in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-blast-targets-university-students-in-ghazni-8-wounded-254426">Ghazni University blast</a> in southern Afghanistan has risen to 23. 
 
In the explosion that occurred on Tuesday, 18 women and five men were wounded by the improvised explosive device targeting University students, reported Tolo News. 
 
Baz Mohammad Hemat, head of Ghazni's provincial hospital, confirmed the incident and said that the injured were immediately shifted to the hospital for treatment. 
 
No group so far has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The tally of wounded students in the Ghazni University blast in southern Afghanistan has risen to 23. In the explosion that occurred on Tuesday, 18 women and five men were wounded by the improvised explosive device targeting University students, reported Tolo News.

The tally of wounded students in the Ghazni University blast in southern Afghanistan has risen to 23. In the explosion that occurred on Tuesday, 18 women and five men were wounded by the improvised explosive device targeting University students, reported Tolo News. Baz Mohammad Hemat, head of Ghazni's provincial hospital, confirmed the incident and said that the injured were immediately shifted to the hospital for treatment. No group so far has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Ghazni University blast: Death toll climbs to 23 in Afghanistan

The death toll from a massive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/10-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-in-southern-afghanistan-governor-250502">Taliban bomb attack</a> which flattened a hospital in southern Afghanistan earlier this week has risen to at least 39, officials said Friday.

The jump in the toll from the blast, which took place in the town of Qalat in Zabul province on Thursday, takes the total number of people killed in just three days of violence across the war-torn country this week to at least 91.

"The toll from the hospital attack in Qalat has jumped to 39 killed, 140 others wounded," Gul Islam Seyal, the spokesman for the provincial governor, told AFP.

Earlier, authorities had said the blast had killed 20 people.

Another official put the toll even higher Friday, at 41.

The surge in violence, with civilians paying the heaviest price, has come after US President Donald Trump called off talks with the Taliban that could have seen Washington begin withdrawing troops, and as the country gears up for a presidential election.

The insurgents responded to Trump's declaration that the talks were "dead" earlier this month by promising to continue fighting, and have vowed to target the September 28 polls.

But they also left the door open for talks to resume. The White House has said the talks will not continue if the violence does, but the Taliban have argued that the US is also killing people in Afghanistan.

Thursday's bloodshed began with the Qalat bomb near dawn.

Hours later, reports emerged of an airstrike in eastern Nangarhar province said to have killed at least nine civilians.

"US forces conducted a precision strike against Da'esh terrorists in Nangarhar early (on September 19)," Col. Sonny Leggett, spokesman for US Forces-Afghanistan, said in a statement on Friday, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State militant group.

"We are aware of allegations of the death of non-combatants and are working with local officials to determine the facts to ensure this is not a ploy to deflect attention from the civilians murdered by the Taliban at a hospital in Zabul earlier."

The strike came just hours after four people were killed on Wednesday when unknown gunmen and a suicide bomber stormed a government building in nearby Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar.

On Tuesday, the Taliban killed nearly 50 people in two separate attacks -- one at a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani in the central province of Parwan, and the other in Kabul.

Ordinary Afghans continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, with more civilians killed in 2018 than during any other year on record, according to the United Nations.

The death toll from a massive Taliban bomb attack which flattened a hospital in southern Afghanistan earlier this week has risen to at least 39, officials said Friday.

The death toll from a massive Taliban bomb attack which flattened a hospital in southern Afghanistan earlier this week has risen to at least 39, officials said Friday. The jump in the toll from the blast, which took place in the town of Qalat in Zabul province on Thursday, takes the total number of people killed in just three days of violence across the war-torn country this week to at least 91. "The toll from the hospital attack in Qalat has jumped to 39 killed, 140 others wounded," Gul Islam Seyal, the spokesman for the provincial governor, told AFP. Earlier, authorities had said the blast had killed 20 people. Another official put the toll even higher Friday, at 41. The surge in violence, with civilians paying the heaviest price, has come after US President Donald Trump called off talks with the Taliban that could have seen Washington begin withdrawing troops, and as the country gears up for a presidential election. The insurgents responded to Trump's declaration that the talks were "dead" earlier this month by promising to continue fighting, and have vowed to target the September 28 polls. But they also left the door open for talks to resume. The White House has said the talks will not continue if the violence does, but the Taliban have argued that the US is also killing people in Afghanistan. Thursday's bloodshed began with the Qalat bomb near dawn. Hours later, reports emerged of an airstrike in eastern Nangarhar province said to have killed at least nine civilians. "US forces conducted a precision strike against Da'esh terrorists in Nangarhar early (on September 19)," Col. Sonny Leggett, spokesman for US Forces-Afghanistan, said in a statement on Friday, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State militant group. "We are aware of allegations of the death of non-combatants and are working with local officials to determine the facts to ensure this is not a ploy to deflect attention from the civilians murdered by the Taliban at a hospital in Zabul earlier." The strike came just hours after four people were killed on Wednesday when unknown gunmen and a suicide bomber stormed a government building in nearby Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar. On Tuesday, the Taliban killed nearly 50 people in two separate attacks -- one at a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani in the central province of Parwan, and the other in Kabul. Ordinary Afghans continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, with more civilians killed in 2018 than during any other year on record, according to the United Nations.

Afghanistan: Death toll from Taliban bomb attack rises to 39

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's election rally was hit by a powerful blast in the country's central Parwan province on Tuesday, a security source confirmed to Sputnik.

Around 24 people are reported to have been killed in the incident, while 31 others were injured, reports said.

According to the source, the explosion was caused by a magnetic bomb planted in a car.

The twice-delayed Afghan presidential election is scheduled for September 28. The Taliban movement, which has been fighting the government for years, has threatened to disrupt the process.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's election rally was hit by a powerful blast in the country's central Parwan province on Tuesday, a security source confirmed to Sputnik.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's election rally was hit by a powerful blast in the country's central Parwan province on Tuesday, a security source confirmed to Sputnik. Around 24 people are reported to have been killed in the incident, while 31 others were injured, reports said. According to the source, the explosion was caused by a magnetic bomb planted in a car. The twice-delayed Afghan presidential election is scheduled for September 28. The Taliban movement, which has been fighting the government for years, has threatened to disrupt the process.

Afghanistan: Blast in President Ghani's election rally; several reportedly killed

A powerful explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday.

Images circulated on social media showed smoke billowing near the embassy building, where several embassies are located.

The explosion took place on 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.

The blast was a rocket blast, Xinhua reported citing local journalist Jawad Jalali.

No casualties have been reported.

No group has claimed the responsibility of the attack. But it has come just a day after the Taliban pledged to retaliate after US President Donald Trump ended the peace talks abruptly.

A powerful explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday. Images circulated on social media showed smoke billowing near the embassy building, where several embassies are located.

A powerful explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday. Images circulated on social media showed smoke billowing near the embassy building, where several embassies are located. The explosion took place on 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The blast was a rocket blast, Xinhua reported citing local journalist Jawad Jalali. No casualties have been reported. No group has claimed the responsibility of the attack. But it has come just a day after the Taliban pledged to retaliate after US President Donald Trump ended the peace talks abruptly.

Explosion occurs in Kabul near US embassy; no casualties

A US&nbsp;soldier killed by an improvised bomb in Afghanistan has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz of Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense said on Friday.

Barreto, 34 and based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was killed on Thursday when an improvised bomb in a vehicle exploded in a suicide attack near his vehicle in the Afghan capital Kabul, the department said in a statement.

Barreto was a paratrooper and maintenance control sergeant in the 82nd Brigade Support Battalion.

A Romanian soldier also died in the attack near a neighbourhood in Kabul that housed embassy staff from the United States and other countries, the Army Times reported on its website.

The incident is under investigation, the department said.

A US soldier killed by an improvised bomb in Afghanistan has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz of Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense said on Friday.

A US soldier killed by an improvised bomb in Afghanistan has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz of Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense said on Friday. Barreto, 34 and based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was killed on Thursday when an improvised bomb in a vehicle exploded in a suicide attack near his vehicle in the Afghan capital Kabul, the department said in a statement. Barreto was a paratrooper and maintenance control sergeant in the 82nd Brigade Support Battalion. A Romanian soldier also died in the attack near a neighbourhood in Kabul that housed embassy staff from the United States and other countries, the Army Times reported on its website. The incident is under investigation, the department said.

United States soldier killed in Afghanistan identified

Dozens of passengers, mostly women and children, were killed in western Afghanistan on Wednesday when the bus they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb, officials said.

"A passenger bus travelling on the Kandahar-Herat highway hit a Taliban roadside bomb. So far at least 28 killed, 10 wounded," said Muhibullah Muhib, the spokesman for Farah province.

Farooq Barakzai, a spokesman for Farah's governor, confirmed the toll but warned it may rise higher.

Dozens of passengers, mostly women and children, were killed in western Afghanistan on Wednesday when the bus they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb, officials said.

Dozens of passengers, mostly women and children, were killed in western Afghanistan on Wednesday when the bus they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb, officials said. "A passenger bus travelling on the Kandahar-Herat highway hit a Taliban roadside bomb. So far at least 28 killed, 10 wounded," said Muhibullah Muhib, the spokesman for Farah province. Farooq Barakzai, a spokesman for Farah's governor, confirmed the toll but warned it may rise higher.

At least 28 killed as bus hits roadside bomb in Afghanistan: Official

At least two children were killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh on Monday.

According to the 209 Shaheen Corps spokesman Mohammad Haneef Rezaee&nbsp;the&nbsp;explosion was planted by militants.

The blast took place in Chahar Bolak district of Balkh.

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At least two children were killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh on Monday. According to the 209 Shaheen Corps spokesman Mohammad Haneef Rezaee the explosion was planted by militants.

At least two children were killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh on Monday. According to the 209 Shaheen Corps spokesman Mohammad Haneef Rezaee the explosion was planted by militants. The blast took place in Chahar Bolak district of Balkh.

At least 2 killed in bomb explosion in Afghanistan

&nbsp;A roadside bombing on Tuesday left at least six people dead in southern Afghanistan`s Kandahar province, according to local officials.

The explosion took place at around 9 am (local time) in Dand district when a civilian vehicle was targetted by a roadside bomb, TOLO news reported.

Security officials said that two men, two women and two children -- all of them belonging to a family -- were killed in the blast.No terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

A roadside bombing on Tuesday left at least six people dead in southern Afghanistan`s Kandahar province, according to local officials. The explosion took place at around 9 am (local time) in Dand district when a civilian vehicle was targetted by a roadside bomb, TOLO news reported.

A roadside bombing on Tuesday left at least six people dead in southern Afghanistan`s Kandahar province, according to local officials. The explosion took place at around 9 am (local time) in Dand district when a civilian vehicle was targetted by a roadside bomb, TOLO news reported. Security officials said that two men, two women and two children -- all of them belonging to a family -- were killed in the blast.No terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

6 dead in roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan

&nbsp;A&nbsp;bomb&nbsp;at a&nbsp;mosque&nbsp;in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-in-pakistani-city-quetta-kills-four-police-officials-218489">&nbsp;Pakistani city of Quetta </a>on Friday killed&nbsp;two&nbsp;worshippers and wounded&nbsp;14, officials said.

The blast went off at the&nbsp;Sunni&nbsp;Muslim&nbsp;mosque&nbsp;when people were offering Friday prayers.

"There were about 100 people there when a&nbsp;bomb&nbsp;exploded very close to the prayer leader," said police officer Abdul Qayum.

There was no claim of responsibility.

Quetta is the capital of Baluchistan province which has been plagued for decades by a separatist insurgency. The separatists usually attack energy infrastructure and the security forces.

Sunni&nbsp;Muslim&nbsp;militants also operate in the province. They usually attack government targets and members of the Shi'ite&nbsp;Muslim&nbsp;minority.

Attacks on&nbsp;Sunni&nbsp;mosques are rare. Police said they were investigating.

A bomb at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday killed two worshippers and wounded 14, officials said. The blast went off at the Sunni Muslim mosque when people were offering Friday prayers.

A bomb at a mosque in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday killed two worshippers and wounded 14, officials said. The blast went off at the Sunni Muslim mosque when people were offering Friday prayers. "There were about 100 people there when a bomb exploded very close to the prayer leader," said police officer Abdul Qayum. There was no claim of responsibility. Quetta is the capital of Baluchistan province which has been plagued for decades by a separatist insurgency. The separatists usually attack energy infrastructure and the security forces. Sunni Muslim militants also operate in the province. They usually attack government targets and members of the Shi'ite Muslim minority. Attacks on Sunni mosques are rare. Police said they were investigating.

Bomb at Sunni Muslim mosque in Pakistan kills two, wounds 14

A bomb killed a senior Islamic preacher and wounded at least 16 devotees inside a mosque in the Afghan capital during Friday prayers, interior ministry officials said.

The preacher, Mawlawi Rayhan, was a supporter of the Western-backed Afghan government which Taliban militants are trying to bring down.

No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.

The explosion hit the Al-Taqwa mosque at a time when dozens of men had gathered for prayers. At least 16 men, all civilians, were injured.

The death toll could rise, said a second official.

"We have rushed ambulances to the blast site," said a senior official in Kabul.

A bomb killed a senior Islamic preacher and wounded at least 16 devotees inside a mosque in the Afghan capital during Friday prayers, interior ministry officials said.

A bomb killed a senior Islamic preacher and wounded at least 16 devotees inside a mosque in the Afghan capital during Friday prayers, interior ministry officials said. The preacher, Mawlawi Rayhan, was a supporter of the Western-backed Afghan government which Taliban militants are trying to bring down. No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. The explosion hit the Al-Taqwa mosque at a time when dozens of men had gathered for prayers. At least 16 men, all civilians, were injured. The death toll could rise, said a second official. "We have rushed ambulances to the blast site," said a senior official in Kabul.

Bomb kills senior cleric during Friday prayers at Afghan mosque

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-ex-white-house-counsel-mcgahn-not-to-appear-before-congress-220528">US&nbsp;President Donald&nbsp;Trump's</a>&nbsp;administration&nbsp;plans to&nbsp;use&nbsp;a loophole and rising tensions with&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia, even though Congress blocked such sales for months over concerns about civilian deaths in the war in Yemen, Senator&nbsp;Chris Murphy said on Wednesday.

"I am hearing that&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;may&nbsp;use&nbsp;an obscure loophole in the Arms Control Act and notice a major new sale of&nbsp;bombs&nbsp;to Saudi Arabia (the ones they drop in Yemen) in a way that would prevent Congress from objecting. Could happen this week," the Democratic senator warned on Twitter.

Congressional aides said there are provisions of the Arms Control Act, which sets rules for international arms transactions, that would allow a president to approve a sale&nbsp;without&nbsp;congressional review in case of a national emergency.

In this case, they said the Republican president would cite rising tensions with&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;as a reason to provide more military equipment to Saudi Arabia, which he sees as an important US&nbsp;partner in the region.&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;has touted arms sales to the&nbsp;Saudis&nbsp;as a way to generate US jobs.

Trump&nbsp;previously declared an influx of immigrants a national emergency to bypass Congress and get $6 billion to build his wall along the Mexican border. Both Democrats and his fellow Republicans voted to block the move, forcing&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;to issue the first veto of his presidency.

It was not immediately clear what equipment would be sold to Saudi Arabia or when any sale might go ahead.

However, any such plan would run into resistance in Congress, from&nbsp;Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats like Murphy, even in the Senate, where Republicans have a slim majority.

A handful of Republicans recently voted with Democrats in a failed effort to override&nbsp;Trump's veto of a resolution that would have ended US support for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen's devastating civil war.

Many lawmakers from both parties have also expressed anger over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate in Turkey.

Senator&nbsp;Lindsey Graham, one of&nbsp;Trump's closest congressional allies, told CNN he would oppose the&nbsp;administration&nbsp;if it decided to go around Congress, citing Khashoggi's killing.

"We are not going to have business as usual until that issue is dealt with," Graham said.

The State Department declined to comment. The White House&nbsp;did not respond to a request for comment.

The top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations and House&nbsp;of Representatives Foreign Affairs committees, who review major international weapons deals, have been approving sales of defensive military equipment to Saudi Arabia.

But they have been putting "holds" - or blocking - the sale of offensive weapons like&nbsp;bombs, anti-tank missiles, small-diameter rockets and large mortars.

Senator&nbsp;Bob Menendez, the ranking Foreign Relations Democrat, has been blocking the sale of Raytheon Co's precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for about a year over concerns about the war in Yemen.

US President Donald Trump's administration plans to use a loophole and rising tensions with Iran to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia, even though Congress blocked such sales for months over concerns about civilian deaths in the war in Yemen, Senator Chris Murphy said on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump's administration plans to use a loophole and rising tensions with Iran to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia, even though Congress blocked such sales for months over concerns about civilian deaths in the war in Yemen, Senator Chris Murphy said on Wednesday. "I am hearing that Trump may use an obscure loophole in the Arms Control Act and notice a major new sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia (the ones they drop in Yemen) in a way that would prevent Congress from objecting. Could happen this week," the Democratic senator warned on Twitter. Congressional aides said there are provisions of the Arms Control Act, which sets rules for international arms transactions, that would allow a president to approve a sale without congressional review in case of a national emergency. In this case, they said the Republican president would cite rising tensions with Iran as a reason to provide more military equipment to Saudi Arabia, which he sees as an important US partner in the region. Trump has touted arms sales to the Saudis as a way to generate US jobs. Trump previously declared an influx of immigrants a national emergency to bypass Congress and get $6 billion to build his wall along the Mexican border. Both Democrats and his fellow Republicans voted to block the move, forcing Trump to issue the first veto of his presidency. It was not immediately clear what equipment would be sold to Saudi Arabia or when any sale might go ahead. However, any such plan would run into resistance in Congress, from Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats like Murphy, even in the Senate, where Republicans have a slim majority. A handful of Republicans recently voted with Democrats in a failed effort to override Trump's veto of a resolution that would have ended US support for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen's devastating civil war. Many lawmakers from both parties have also expressed anger over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate in Turkey. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Trump's closest congressional allies, told CNN he would oppose the administration if it decided to go around Congress, citing Khashoggi's killing. "We are not going to have business as usual until that issue is dealt with," Graham said. The State Department declined to comment. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. The top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committees, who review major international weapons deals, have been approving sales of defensive military equipment to Saudi Arabia. But they have been putting "holds" - or blocking - the sale of offensive weapons like bombs, anti-tank missiles, small-diameter rockets and large mortars. Senator Bob Menendez, the ranking Foreign Relations Democrat, has been blocking the sale of Raytheon Co's precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for about a year over concerns about the war in Yemen.

Trump administration may use Iran threat to sell bombs to Saudis without Congress' approval: Senator

At least four civilians were killed, and 25 others wounded after suicide bombers attacked an aid agency in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on Wednesday.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after the deadly attack.

The five assailants were all killed during a counter-attack conducted by Afghan elite police forces that lasted nearly six hours.

The attack took place at midday when the attackers detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at the gates of non-governmental organisation Counterpart International in the Afghan capital. Following the blast, a plume of black smoke could be seen rising over the city.

Afghan security forces evacuated about 200 people from the targeted building and nearby offices, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement. The security forces reportedly seized another vehicle at the scene and defused the bombs.

The blast shattered windows even 200 meters away.

"After the explosion, huge clouds of dust rose in the air, and the debris was blown over to this area and the park. Then another blast happened and there were huge clouds of dust again. The security forces arrived after that," said Ramsh, a witness at the scene.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, UN mission in the country and Afghans strongly condemned the attack which occurred on the third day of Muslim's fasting month of Ramadan.

At least four civilians were killed, and 25 others wounded after suicide bombers attacked an aid agency in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on Wednesday. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after the deadly attack.

At least four civilians were killed, and 25 others wounded after suicide bombers attacked an aid agency in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on Wednesday. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after the deadly attack. The five assailants were all killed during a counter-attack conducted by Afghan elite police forces that lasted nearly six hours. The attack took place at midday when the attackers detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at the gates of non-governmental organisation Counterpart International in the Afghan capital. Following the blast, a plume of black smoke could be seen rising over the city. Afghan security forces evacuated about 200 people from the targeted building and nearby offices, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement. The security forces reportedly seized another vehicle at the scene and defused the bombs. The blast shattered windows even 200 meters away. "After the explosion, huge clouds of dust rose in the air, and the debris was blown over to this area and the park. Then another blast happened and there were huge clouds of dust again. The security forces arrived after that," said Ramsh, a witness at the scene. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, UN mission in the country and Afghans strongly condemned the attack which occurred on the third day of Muslim's fasting month of Ramadan.

Taliban attack at NGO kills at least 9 in Kabul

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