<p>Condemning the terror attack in Egypt, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said attacks like these are a reminder that terrorism remains the biggest challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing her concern over terrorists attack, the Congress leader called for a&nbsp; sustained response from global communities for attacks like this. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack took place in Egypt near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers in a mosque when attackers hit the mosque with bombs and fired at people. The death toll rose to 235 while over 125 injured.</p>

<p>Congress president voiced unanimity with the citizens of Egypt and said that it was a vicious act of terror against innocent Egyptians and said that terrorism is a crime against the innocent people of the world for where there can never be a justification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;This cowardly attack is a stark reminder that the persisting menace of terrorism remains a formidable challenge that calls for a concerted and sustained response from the global community,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>Hours after the killing of over 230 worshippers in a deadly attack at the mosque in Egypt&#39;s North Sinai, the country&#39;s air force has launched a retaliatory attack on terror hideouts in the surrounding.&nbsp;</p>


The attack took place in Egypt near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers in a mosque when attackers hit the mosque with bombs and fired at people

Condemning the terror attack in Egypt, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said attacks like these are a reminder that terrorism remains the biggest challenge. Expressing her concern over terrorists attack, the Congress leader called for a sustained response from global communities for attacks like this. The attack took place in Egypt near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers in a mosque when attackers hit the mosque with bombs and fired at people. The death toll rose to 235 while over 125 injured. Congress president voiced unanimity with the citizens of Egypt and said that it was a vicious act of terror against innocent Egyptians and said that terrorism is a crime against the innocent people of the world for where there can never be a justification. "This cowardly attack is a stark reminder that the persisting menace of terrorism remains a formidable challenge that calls for a concerted and sustained response from the global community," she said. Hours after the killing of over 230 worshippers in a deadly attack at the mosque in Egypt's North Sinai, the country's air force has launched a retaliatory attack on terror hideouts in the surrounding.

Sonia Gandhi calls for response from global community after Egypt mosque attack

<p>President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared a three-day mourning in the wake of the Egypt mosque terrorist attack.</p>

<p>Sisi conducted an emergency security meeting with Defense Minister Sedki Sobhai and the head of General Intelligence, Khalid Fawazy, to talk about the precise steps to be taken following the deadly Al-Rawaada mosque attack.</p>

<p>On Friday Morning, a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-mosque-attack-in-egypt-25033">massive attack </a>in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai&rsquo;s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured.</p>

<p>The improvised explosive device, targeted worshippers assembled for Friday prayers.</p>

<p>Sisi had met his security minister as authorities scrambled to rescue people trapped in the blast.</p>

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<p>&quot;The army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period,&quot; the president said in a televised speech.</p>

<p>&nbsp;No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>


A massive attack in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai?s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared a three-day mourning in the wake of the Egypt mosque terrorist attack. Sisi conducted an emergency security meeting with Defense Minister Sedki Sobhai and the head of General Intelligence, Khalid Fawazy, to talk about the precise steps to be taken following the deadly Al-Rawaada mosque attack. On Friday Morning, a massive attack in Al-Rawada mosque, in the town of Beur El Abes, located in North Sinai’s Al-Arish took place killing 235 and over a 100 injured. The improvised explosive device, targeted worshippers assembled for Friday prayers. Sisi had met his security minister as authorities scrambled to rescue people trapped in the blast. President al-Sisi pledged to respond with "brutal force". (ANI) × "The army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period," the president said in a televised speech. No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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<p>The United State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has&nbsp;condemned the Egypt mosque attack and stated it as an &#39;act of evil.&#39;</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-mosque-attack-in-egypt-25033">attack took place</a> near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers on Thursday.</p>

<p>US has also expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wished everyone a speedy recovery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-gravitas-images-of-mosque-in-egypts-sinai-province-6954">Images of mosque in Egypt&#39;s Sinai province</a></strong></em></p>

<p>&nbsp;Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also condemned the attack via Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the government and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt,&quot; Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;This terror attack on those at prayer is an unconscionable act of evil. We will continue to stand with Egypt and the Egyptian people as they face the scourge of terrorism,&quot; State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.</p>

<p>Trump had further tweeted that he will be contacting the President of Egypt soon to talk about the attack and has claimed to become &#39;TOUGHER AND SMARTED THAN EVER.&#39;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Will be calling the President of Egypt in a short while to discuss the tragic terrorist attack, with so much loss of life. We have to get TOUGHER AND SMARTER than ever before, and we will. Need the WALL, need the BAN! God bless the people of Egypt.</p>
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<p>&quot;There can be no tolerance for barbaric groups that claim to act in the name of a faith but attack houses of worship and murder the innocent and defenceless while at prayer,&quot; White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement that followed Trump&#39;s tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll in the mosque attack in Egpyt&#39;s northern Sinai province rose to 235 with over 125 injured, state TV reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, assailants had surrounded the mosque with &quot;all-terrain vehicles&quot; then planted a bomb outside.</p>

<p>No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;</p>


Expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected in this attack, India stated that this incident is another stark reminder of the need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace of terrorism.

The United State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has condemned the Egypt mosque attack and stated it as an 'act of evil.' The attack took place near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers on Thursday. US has also expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wished everyone a speedy recovery. Also Watch: Images of mosque in Egypt's Sinai province Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also condemned the attack via Twitter. "Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the government and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Government of Indian strongly condemns the heinous act of terrorism that has claimed innocent lives in Bir-al-Abed, North Sinai in Egypt today. In this hour of tragedy, the goverment and the people of India stand by the government and the people of Egypt./1 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 24, 2017 × We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected in this attack. This incident is another stark reminder of the need to develop a global strategy to fight this menace of terrorism./2 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 24, 2017 × "This terror attack on those at prayer is an unconscionable act of evil. We will continue to stand with Egypt and the Egyptian people as they face the scourge of terrorism," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement. Trump had further tweeted that he will be contacting the President of Egypt soon to talk about the attack and has claimed to become 'TOUGHER AND SMARTED THAN EVER.' Will be calling the President of Egypt in a short while to discuss the tragic terrorist attack, with so much loss of life. We have to get TOUGHER AND SMARTER than ever before, and we will. Need the WALL, need the BAN! God bless the people of Egypt. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017 × "There can be no tolerance for barbaric groups that claim to act in the name of a faith but attack houses of worship and murder the innocent and defenceless while at prayer," White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement that followed Trump's tweet. The death toll in the mosque attack in Egpyt's northern Sinai province rose to 235 with over 125 injured, state TV reported. According to reports, assailants had surrounded the mosque with "all-terrain vehicles" then planted a bomb outside. No organization has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Egypt mosque attack as an 'act of evil': US

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-mosque-attack-in-egypt-25033">At least 115 killed, 80 injured in mosque attack in Egypt</a></p>

<p>At least 115 people have been killed and 80 injured in a mosque attack in Egypt&#39;s northern Sinai province.</p>

<p>Reports said attackers hit the mosque with bombs and fired at people.</p>

<p>The attack took place near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers, police officials told AFP.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-should-ensure-hafiz-saeed-is-arrested-us-25045">Pakistan should ensure Hafiz Saeed is arrested: US</a></p>

<p>As Lashkar-e-Tayyiba(LeT) leader Hafiz Saeed walked free on Friday after being released from house arrest in Pakistan, the Trump administration said the Pakistan government &quot;should make sure that he is arrested and charged for his crimes&quot;.</p>

<p>The United States said it was &quot;deeply concerned&quot; that LeT leader Hafiz Seed had been released from house arrest in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US government had designated Saeed a &quot;global terrorist&quot; under an executive order in 2012.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sps-india-ratings-remain-unchanged-25036">S&amp;P&#39;s India ratings remain unchanged, India&#39;s economic outlook &#39;stable&#39;</a></p>

<p>Global rating agency S&amp;P today maintained its sovereign rating on India constant at BBB- and put India&#39;s economic outlook as &quot;stable&quot;.</p>

<p>S&amp;P had last changed India&rsquo;s rating in January 2007 to BBB-, which is the lowest investment grade rating for bonds.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/pv-sindhu-cruises-into-hong-open-super-series-semi-finals-25029">PV Sindhu cruises into Hong Open Super Series semi-finals</a></p>

<p>Ace shuttler PV Sindhu, the only Indian in the Hong Open Super Series, entered semis after beating Japan&#39;s Akane Yamaguchi in the<br />
quarter-final match of the women&#39;s singles, on Friday.</p>

<p>Sindhu marked her spot in the quarter-finals by coming strong over Aya Ohori of Japan and defeating the Asian junior champion 21-14,<br />
21-17.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/only-ram-mandir-will-be-constructed-at-ayodhya-site-rss-chief-25041">Only Ram Mandir will be constructed at Ayodhya site: RSS chief</a></p>

<p>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday made a strong pitch for building the Ram Temple on the disputed site at Ayodhya, saying only the<br />
mandir would come up there and not any other structure.</p>

<p>&quot;We will construct it. It is not a populist declaration but a matter of our faith. It will not change,&quot; Bhagwat said.</p>

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At least 115 killed, 80 injured in mosque attack in Egypt At least 115 people have been killed and 80 injured in a mosque attack in Egypt's northern Sinai province. Reports said attackers hit the mosque with bombs and fired at people. The attack took place near the provincial capital of El-Arish during weekly prayers, police officials told AFP. Pakistan should ensure Hafiz Saeed is arrested: US As Lashkar-e-Tayyiba(LeT) leader Hafiz Saeed walked free on Friday after being released from house arrest in Pakistan, the Trump administration said the Pakistan government "should make sure that he is arrested and charged for his crimes". The United States said it was "deeply concerned" that LeT leader Hafiz Seed had been released from house arrest in Pakistan. The US government had designated Saeed a "global terrorist" under an executive order in 2012. S&P's India ratings remain unchanged, India's economic outlook 'stable' Global rating agency S&P today maintained its sovereign rating on India constant at BBB- and put India's economic outlook as "stable". S&P had last changed India’s rating in January 2007 to BBB-, which is the lowest investment grade rating for bonds. PV Sindhu cruises into Hong Open Super Series semi-finals Ace shuttler PV Sindhu, the only Indian in the Hong Open Super Series, entered semis after beating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the quarter-final match of the women's singles, on Friday. Sindhu marked her spot in the quarter-finals by coming strong over Aya Ohori of Japan and defeating the Asian junior champion 21-14, 21-17. Only Ram Mandir will be constructed at Ayodhya site: RSS chief RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday made a strong pitch for building the Ram Temple on the disputed site at Ayodhya, saying only the mandir would come up there and not any other structure. "We will construct it. It is not a populist declaration but a matter of our faith. It will not change," Bhagwat said.

WION evening news brief, November 24, 2017

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