Pakistan airport siege tests Nawaz Sharif as Taliban threat grows
Gunmen stormed Karachi's Jinnah International Airport in a five hour battle that left 29 dead including all 10 attackers. The attack raises pressure on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as peace talks stall and security fears spread to Afghanistan's region. The Taliban claimed retaliation for a U.S. drone strike and warned of further incidents.
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Libya supreme Court voids Maiteg prime minister appointment
The Supreme Constitutional Court in Tripoli ruled Ahmed Maiteg's appointment unconstitutional after a contested parliament vote. Islamist lawmakers and Maiteg pledged to abide by the ruling, keeping Abdullah al Thinni as interim prime minister pending a political path forward. The decision drew cautious optimism from the UN envoy amid Libya's ongoing crisis.
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Wal Mart shooting in Las Vegas ends with two dead
A shopper with a concealed weapon confronted Jerad Miller during the CiCi's Pizza attack in Las Vegas. Miller and his wife Amanda shot two officers, then Amanda killed her husband and herself after exchanging fire with police. The motive is being investigated with ties suggested to militia and white supremacist ideologies.
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Market close roundup from Toronto to New York trading day
Canadian and U S stock indices finish higher with the S and P/TSX composite at 14 871 21 and Dow at 16 943 10 led by gains across tech and energy. Currencies swing with the Canadian dollar at 91 68 US cents and oil futures at 104 41 per barrel. Gold and silver futures rise modestly as traders digest the day’s notes from EarthWatch broadcasts.
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