Refugee teen’s train attack shocks Germany in Bavarian town
The 17 year old Afghan migrant carried out an ax and knife rampage aboard a Würzburg area train injuring five, including four from a Hong Kong family. He was killed by police. ISIS claimed responsibility. Observers note trauma risk among unaccompanied minors and struggle to determine triggers. Merkel called the act cruel and pledged inquiry. A friend’s death in Afghanistan may have influenced his radicalization.
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Russians await key ruling on Olympic track ban
Long jumper Ekaterina Koneva and hurdler Sergei Shubenkov spoke of emotional bets as Russia appeals the IAAF ban on its track and field team from Rio. A CAS ruling is due, with 68 athletes affected and only two allowed as neutral athletes after scrutiny of state doping.
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Turkey declares three month state of emergency
Ankara reports President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proclaimed a three month state of emergency after a botched coup attempt. He pledged to purge the armed forces of subversion while expanding government powers, with mass arrests and closures of hundreds of schools already underway. The measure must pass parliament and appear in the state gazette to take effect.
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