Suicide bomber kills four in Afghanistan capital

Suicide bomber kills four in Afghanistan capital

A suicide bomber on a motorbike killed at least four people by detonating a device in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 16 November. Several others were also injured in the attack that targeted a vehicle carrying national security officials. An interior ministry official confirmed the incident but could not immediately say how many people had been killed or wounded. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Nov 16, 2016
Russian teen lovers commit suicide after police shoot-out

Russian teen lovers commit suicide after police shoot-out

Two Russian teenagers streamed themselves shooting at police officers on live-vlogging site Periscope before taking their own lives. The incident reportedly occurred after the pair had run away from their parents. Before the shooting was underway, Denis posted a photographs on Instagram showing guns, ammunition, walkie-talkies and dollar bills. They also left goodbye messages to friends and family on social media. Katya said they had acquired the guns from a safe in the cottage, which belonged to her stepfather, a former member of the military. The pair fled their homes three days previously after an argument with her mother, Katya says – at which point Denis shoots her in the leg with an air pistol. In the footage, Denis says: If we dont surrender, we die. But if we surrender, we will never see each other again. In a statement, Russian police said officers had not returned fire and had tried to persuade the pair to give themselves up. When they stormed the house, they found clear signs of suicide. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi soldiers are said to have recaptured Nimrud. The site of an ancient Assyrian city was taken over by Islamic State two years ago.Footage released by IS showed militants destroying 3,000-year-old relics and statues.The Iraqi government reported that Nimrud was bulldozed by IS last year.Nimrud lies about 20 miles south of Mosul, where Iraqi soldiers are fighting the IS. Nov 13, 2016
Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

One year after the Paris terror attacks the Bataclan music hall has reopened. Three terrorists killed 89 concertgoers at the venue. In total, 130 people were murdered and 352-368 were injured in the citywide attack.Rock musician Sting headlined a concert to mark the venue’s reopening.His concert opened with a minute’s silence and proceeds will go to two charities helping survivors. Nov 13, 2016