Reports said heavy gunfire at several army barracks in Burkina Faso has fueled worries of a military coup. Its govt confirmed shootings at the military barrack. However it denied any takeover.

Heavy gunfire at several army barracks in Burkina Faso fuels worries of military coup

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/punggye-ri-nuclear-test-site-completely-dismantled-says-state-run-north-korean-media-139479">Punggye-</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/punggye-ri-nuclear-test-site-completely-dismantled-says-state-run-north-korean-media-139479">ri</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/punggye-ri-nuclear-test-site-completely-dismantled-says-state-run-north-korean-media-139479"> nuclear test site completely dismantled, says state-run North Korean media</a>

Ahead of Trump and Kim's summit talks,&nbsp<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-dismantling-nuclear-site-report-139434">North Korea state-run news agency</a>KCNA said today the country&nbsphad completely dismantled its Punggye-ri nuclear test ground.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-good-response-government-may-extend-suspension-of-operation-in-jk-beyond-ramzan-139425">After 'good response', </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-good-response-government-may-extend-suspension-of-operation-in-jk-beyond-ramzan-139425">government</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-good-response-government-may-extend-suspension-of-operation-in-jk-beyond-ramzan-139425"> may extend </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-good-response-government-may-extend-suspension-of-operation-in-jk-beyond-ramzan-139425">suspension</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-good-response-government-may-extend-suspension-of-operation-in-jk-beyond-ramzan-139425"> of operation in J&K beyond Ramzan</a>

Nearly a week&nbsp<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-announces-ceasefire-during-ramzan-in-jk-137400">after announcing&nbsp</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-announces-ceasefire-during-ramzan-in-jk-137400">suspension</a>&nbspof operation by security forces&nbspin Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), sources in the government say they may consider extending the suspension even after Ramzan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-effect-now-burkina-faso-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan-139470">China effect? Now, Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan</a>

Taiwan's foreign minister&nbspJoseph Wu resigned today after Burkina Faso announced it was cutting diplomatic ties with the island nation.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-sterlite-protest-palaniswamy-ensures-legal-action-for-factory-shut-down--139413">Anti-Sterlite protest: CM Palaniswamy ensures legal action for factory shut down</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tuticorin-anti-sterlite-protests-tamil-nadu-cm-palaniswami-defends-police-action-139388">Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami&nbsp</a>has assured that his government was taking steps to shut down the Sterlite factory at Thoothukudi.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/not-realistic-to-use-drills-to-coerce-on-sovereignty-china-139416">Not realistic to use drills to coerce on sovereignty: China</a>

China says on Thursday (May 24) it is not realistic to use drills to coerce China on sovereignty after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major US-hosted naval drill.

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Punggye-ri nuclear test site completely dismantled, says state-run North Korean media Ahead of Trump and Kim's summit talks, North Korea state-run news agencyKCNA said today the country&nbsphad completely dismantled its Punggye-ri nuclear test ground. After 'good response', government may extend suspension of operation in J&K beyond Ramzan Nearly a week after announcing suspension&nbspof operation by security forces&nbspin Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), sources in the government say they may consider extending the suspension even after Ramzan. China effect? Now, Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan Taiwan's foreign minister&nbspJoseph Wu resigned today after Burkina Faso announced it was cutting diplomatic ties with the island nation. Anti-Sterlite protest: CM Palaniswamy ensures legal action for factory shut down Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami has assured that his government was taking steps to shut down the Sterlite factory at Thoothukudi. Not realistic to use drills to coerce on sovereignty: China China says on Thursday (May 24) it is not realistic to use drills to coerce China on sovereignty after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major US-hosted naval drill.

News brief: Big stories of the day

More than 200 people were arrested last week in a joint anti-terror and security operation in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin and Togo, the Burkinabe army said.&nbsp

"Fifty-two individuals were arrested in Burkina Faso, 42 in Benin, 95 in Togo and 13 in Ghana", Colonel Blaise Ouedraogo told AFP late Friday.&nbsp

Explosives and contraband goods were also seized.&nbsp

At least two of those arrested in Burkina were suspected of being involved in jihadism, Ouedraogo said, adding that "40 sticks of explosives, 38 guns and 623 illegally registered motor bikes" had been found.&nbsp

Around 2,900 security and defence officers from the four countries took part, he added.&nbsp

Burkino Faso's Security Minister Clement Sawadogo said the joint operation was the result of an agreement between the leaders of the four countries in Ghana's capital, Accra, last year.

He said such operations would be repeated in future "so that we can pool our resources, our expertise and our ability to overcome serious crime and terrorism."

The number of deadly attacks has been on the increase in the north of Burkino Faso in recent years, as well as in the east of the country and the border areas with Togo and Benin.&nbsp

The examination of the teeth did not find any traces of powder, which indicates there was not a revolver shot to the mouth, more likely the neck or the forehead.

Equally, bluish deposits seen on his false teeth could indicate a "chemical reaction between the cyanide and the metal of the dentures," the researcher said.

Charlier, a specialist in medical and legal anthropology, was also involved in the analysis of the mummified heart of Richard Lionheart.

Explosives and contraband goods were also seized

More than 200 people were arrested last week in a joint anti-terror and security operation in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin and Togo, the Burkinabe army said. "Fifty-two individuals were arrested in Burkina Faso, 42 in Benin, 95 in Togo and 13 in Ghana", Colonel Blaise Ouedraogo told AFP late Friday. Explosives and contraband goods were also seized. At least two of those arrested in Burkina were suspected of being involved in jihadism, Ouedraogo said, adding that "40 sticks of explosives, 38 guns and 623 illegally registered motor bikes" had been found. Around 2,900 security and defence officers from the four countries took part, he added. Burkino Faso's Security Minister Clement Sawadogo said the joint operation was the result of an agreement between the leaders of the four countries in Ghana's capital, Accra, last year. He said such operations would be repeated in future "so that we can pool our resources, our expertise and our ability to overcome serious crime and terrorism." The number of deadly attacks has been on the increase in the north of Burkino Faso in recent years, as well as in the east of the country and the border areas with Togo and Benin. The examination of the teeth did not find any traces of powder, which indicates there was not a revolver shot to the mouth, more likely the neck or the forehead. Equally, bluish deposits seen on his false teeth could indicate a "chemical reaction between the cyanide and the metal of the dentures," the researcher said. Charlier, a specialist in medical and legal anthropology, was also involved in the analysis of the mummified heart of Richard Lionheart.

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Heavy gunfire at several army barracks in Burkina Faso fuels worries of military coup

News brief: Big stories of the day

200 arrests in anti-terrorist operations in West Africa