Suicide bomber kills 15 in Quetta attack on military truck
A suicide bomber on a motorcycle struck a military truck in Quetta killing eight soldiers and seven civilians and injuring about 25. Explosives weighed around 25 kilograms and caused fires in nearby vehicles. Authorities say all victims were taken to a military hospital. no group has claimed responsibility. Pakistan’s army chief condemned the attack.
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Kenya police shoot many as Election protests flare
Kenyan police fire live rounds and tear gas in Nairobi and other areas after President Kenyatta's disputed victory. Human rights groups report at least 24 killed and more than 150 wounded, with Red Cross and MSF Kenya counting injured. Opponents claim vote fraud and ethnic tensions fuel clashes.
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Pence faces Latin America trip amid Trump Venezuela talk
Vice President Pence departs for Colombia and Central America as President Trump signals a possible military option in Venezuela. Experts warn the rhetoric complicates regional cohesion, rattles Latin American leaders, and tests Pence's effort to unite nations against Maduro's government.
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Venezuela rejects Trump talk of military option
Venezuela condemns U S President Trump for saying all options including a military intervention remain on the table to resolve the crisis. Foreign Minister Arreaza called the comments a belligerent act against sovereignty and a threat to regional stability amid Maduro's push for closer ties with Trump.
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North Korea weighs re entry hurdles in nuclear missile plans
U S intelligence cites DPRK ability to place a warhead on an ICBM but questions linger on re entry stability and survivability. Experts say Kim Jong Un’s program could be years from reliable, repeated success though progress is being made.
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