AFGHANISTAN-UNREST

Kabul attack: At least 32 killed in assault on the government building

Around 20 people, including three policemen, were also wounded. Figures about the casualties may change, spokesman Najib Danish said in a brief message sent to the media. The latest information found that 357 people were rescued by the Afghan Special Operations Forces from the targeted building, he said. Dec 25, 2018
US-POLITICS-CONGRESS-SHUTDOWN

US warns of terror attack risk in Barcelona

"#Spain: Exercise heightened caution around areas of vehicle movement, including buses, in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona during Christmas and New Year's. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public areas," tweeted the State Department. Dec 24, 2018
david granger

Guyanese Parliament brings down govt, triggering elections

Guyana's Parliament voted late on Friday in favour of a no-confidence motion in the government, triggering new elections in March in a surprise defeat for President David Granger as he seeks to develop the nation's oil sector. Dec 23, 2018