North Korea: Kim Jong-un briefed on plan to fire missiles near Guam

North Korea: Kim Jong-un briefed on plan to fire missiles near Guam

North Koreas state-run television KRT on Tuesday (15 August) released still photographs of its leader Kim Jong-un visiting the command of the strategic force of his army to review the rogue nations plan to fire four missiles to strike US Pacific territory of Guam. However, KRT also said that Kim has put on hold his plans to attack Guam to watch the US actions a bit longer. Aug 15, 2017
Deadly attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 17, including foreign nationals

Deadly attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 17, including foreign nationals

A terrorist attack on Hotel Bravia and the Aziz Istanbul Restaurant in Ouagadougo, capital of Burkina Faso, has left at least 17 dead and eight others injured, the government said on Monday (14 August). Three attackers have reportedly been killed. The gunmen began opening fire on customers of the cafe shortly after 9pm local time (10pm BST) on Sunday (13 August) on Ouagadougous busy Kwame Nkrumah Avenue. Communication Minister Remis Dandjinou said it was unclear how many assailants were involved in the attack. The casualties included foreign nationals, but their identities were yet to be established. Aug 14, 2017