Bombings

Syria conflict: Eight civilians including two minors killed in Raqqa bombing by US-led forces

At least eight civilians were killed in bombing by US-led international coalition forces against the Islamic State terror group in Syria's al-Raqqa province.

Pakistan bombings: 73 killed, 100 injured in multiple attacks in Quetta, Karachi, Parachinar

Multiple attacks in Pakistan's Parachinar, Quetta killed 62 people and wounding nearly 100.

Series of bombings, claimed by Islamic State, during Ramadan across Baghdad kill 40 people

In separate online statements, Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombings in Baghdad, saying its suicide bombers targeted gatherings of Shiites.

Iraq: 25 killed in suicide bombings claimed by Islamic State

Suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State group killed at least 25 people and wounded more than 50 in two cities north of Baghdad on Sunday, officials said.

FCC approves rules to upgrade wireless emergency alerts after New York bombings

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved rules requiring wireless carriers to provide upgraded emergency alerts including more information than currently allowed.

Bombing in Baghdad: Suicide attacker leaves 12 dead in Shiite neighbourhood

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks in Baghdad, but they bore the hallmarks of the Islamic State group.

Islamic State targets Baghdad: Death toll from three bombings rises to 24

The bombings in and around Baghdad by IS, are seen as an attempt by the militants to distract the security forces' attention away from the front lines.

Baghdad bombings: Death toll rises to 69 as militants attack multiple areas

Islamic State claimed responsibility only for the deadliest bombing of the day, which took place in Baghdad's northeastern Shaab neighbourhood.

Suspected Islamic State suicide bombings in Iraq leave 17 dead, 64 injured

The Monday morning attacks also wounded at least 64 people in Iraq, the sources said.

Sanjay Dutt's pardon plea rejected, to stay in jail

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will continue to serve the remainder of his sentence at a Pune jail, after Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao rejected a plea for pardon