Sniper violence surges in Karachi as 17 die in fresh attacks
The latest wave of sniper shootings in Pakistan's capital of violence, Karachi, has killed 17, including a prominent opposition leader Mansoor Chacha and three relatives. Police report 13 dead Thursday and four more the next morning, with over 70 officers killed this year amid ongoing gun battles and chaos. The turmoil damages economic prospects and scares foreign investors as more attacks occur across central and eastern Karachi.
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Embassy employees killed in Haiti heist
Gunman shot and killed two Haitian employees of the U S Embassy and wounded a third as they collected pay packets at a bank in Port-au-Prince Canape Vert. The three were in a vehicle when carjacked. the two dead were aged in their mid twenties. Lamartine Guerrier was airlifted to the U S for treatment. a suspect is being sought as Aristide offered condolences.
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US to push end to arms embargo on Bosnia
United States plans to end the arms embargo next week as the Security Council faces pressure from Washington. Officials cite a legal requirement to ensure no U.S. funds or ships impede disarmament while Clinton aims to enforce the embargo until a UN decision lifts it.
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