Read more at The Guardian.
Armed attackers storm Pakistan coal mines, killing at least 21
About 40 assailants fired rockets and hurled grenades at mines and miners’ quarters in country’s south-west, days before regional summit in Islamabad
Dozens of attackers armed with guns, rockets and hand grenades have stormed a cluster of private coalmines in south-western Pakistan on Friday, shooting some miners in their sleep and others after lining them up, killing at least 21, police have said.
The attack by about 40 armed men days before Pakistan hosts a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation grouping is the worst in weeks in the restive, mineral-rich province of Balochistan bordering Afghanistan and Iran.
Continue reading...Date: | |
Tag: | Pakistan |
-
World - ABC News
Gunmen kill 21 miners in southwest Pakistan ahead of an Asian security summit
Police say gunmen killed 21 miners and wounded six others in Pakistan’s southwest9 hours ago - Pakistan -
World - The Guardian
Man killed in Colorado gold mine was tour guide, authorities say
Officials call death of Patrick Weier, 46, ‘Colorado tragedy’ but police say they do not know what caused his death. The person killed Thursday during an elevator malfunction at a former Colorado ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Man killed in Colorado mine accident identified as tour guide
The man who died in a Colorado mine elevator accident was a 46-year-old tour guide with a 7-year-old son, officials said as investigators look at what occurred.1 hour ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Sanofi in Talks to Sell Controlling Stake in Consumer Health Arm to CD&R
The French drugmaker said the negotiations are for a potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella.19 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
UK food safety watchdog to probe lead levels near abandoned mines
Risk assessment by Food Standards Agency comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Allred pushes back on Cruz transgender attack ads
Texas Rep. Colin Allred (D) released a new ad Friday pushing back against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in response to three Republican ads slamming him over transgender policies. “Ted Cruz is lying ...7 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
Northern Lights During Solar Storm Entrance Viewers in New York Area
The aurora borealis, which transformed the sky with startling streaks of pink and purple, arose from a magnetic storm.11 hours ago - New York -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Charli XCX Brings Brat Summer to Autumn at Storm King Art Center
A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.8 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.2 hours ago - Florida
More from The Guardian
-
World - The Guardian
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, officials say, as thousands remain trapped
Palestinian women and children among dead after Israel reportedly targets schools and homes with quadcopters and airstrikes. At least 30 people have been killed by Israeli strikes throughout the ...2 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
International arrest warrant issued for former Wallabies star Rocky Elsom
Ex-Australia rugby captain has been sentenced in his absence to five years in prison by a French court for misuse of corporate assets, lawyer says. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump intensifies nativist message with sweeping proposal to deport immigrants
Republican nominee holds rally in Aurora, Colorado, and exploits swirl of local rumors to push anti-immigrant plan. Donald Trump intensified his politics of nativism and xenophobia on Friday by ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Oregon police find bag full of drugs marked ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs’
Driver and passenger arrested after search of car in Portland turns up fentanyl, methamphetamine, cash and loaded gun. Police officers in Portland, Oregon, stopped a car Tuesday night when they ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Foreign Office ‘asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred’ to not anger China
Exclusive: Request to postpone Tsai Ing-wen’s trip came before ‘goodwill visit’ to China by David Lammy next week. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) asked for a visit by the former Taiwanese president ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom