Global leaders confront extremism and historic papal tour in Africa
Obama vows no safe haven for extremists at an Asian summit as Najib Razak hails ASEAN unity. Pope Francis plans a Kenya Uganda Central African Republic visit seen as a church outreach. Bangladesh executes two opposition leaders from the 1971 war amid concerns of flawed justice. In California, Spanish trafficking victims linger in squalid rooms as prosecutors charge alleged traffickers.
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Attack on Mali Hotel in Bamako Leaves 19 Dead
Extremists attacked the Radisson Blu in Bamako timing the assault for guards shift change. Two gunmen opened fire killing 19 including hotel guests amid a seven hour hostage standoff. security and officials blame prepared, deliberate planning pointing to al Qaida links.
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Belgium faces highest alert after Paris style threat
Brussels shut subways and flooded streets with armed police as authorities hunt a suspect linked to a Paris style attack risk. Prime Minister Michel says risk was based on precise information, with plans for multiple attackers possibly at different locations. U S embassy urges shelter in place. EU and NATO hubs wary. Paris imposes gathering ban through Nov 30.
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Survivors recount Afghan hospital attack by US aircraft
Afghan survivors describe the Kunduz strike on Doctors Without Borders as deliberate and targeted, saying the AC-130 gunship focused on the main hospital building and killed patients, staff, and bystanders. Officials cite possible errors or misidentification, while reviews remain unreleased.
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Baltimore funeral director faces city’s violent year
In Baltimore, funeral director John Williams bears a heavy load as he buries more victims than ever. The 2015 murder toll reached 308 by November with a summer surge of 45 slayings, as violence pierced the city’s west side and communities. Williams discusses numbness, grief, and the normalcy of homicide.
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