Sudan’s military fires ‘live bullets’ at protesters backing civilian govt, information ministry says, after forces stage coup

Tens of thousands have taken to streets in Sudan’s capital Khartoum and the city of Omdurman, after troops arrested the prime minister in a coup. The Ministry of Information claims troops have fired on pro-government protesters. … Read More >Sudan’s military fires ‘live bullets’ at protesters backing civilian govt, information ministry says, after forces stage coup

Over 260 inmates freed as raiders blow up Nigerian prison fence, killing police officer and soldier

A Nigerian soldier and police officer have been killed after militants attacked a medium-security prison in Kogi State, destroying the perimeter fence and allowing nearly all the jail’s inmates to escape. … Read More >Over 260 inmates freed as raiders blow up Nigerian prison fence, killing police officer and soldier

Horror slaying that left 6 dead after teenage gunman stormed Perm university is tragedy for all of Russia, Putin says (PHOTOS)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered his condolences to the victims of a bloody shooting at one of the country’s top universities on Monday, and thanked police who took out the gunman and medics who treated the wounded. … Read More >Horror slaying that left 6 dead after teenage gunman stormed Perm university is tragedy for all of Russia, Putin says (PHOTOS)

Russian university shooter published sick post detailing his planned crime before murdering six people in brutal Perm gun attack

The detained Russian university shooter Timur Bekmansurov published a long, detailed explanation of his preparation, in which he claimed it was his dream to commit mass murder by any means possible and said he was not a terrorist. … Read More >Russian university shooter published sick post detailing his planned crime before murdering six people in brutal Perm gun attack

Taliban orders commanders to disarm & arrest fighters for celebratory gunfire, says practice kills and maims civilians

The Taliban has issued strict guidelines against its members who shoot in the skies at weddings and victory celebrations. The order came after reports that people were hurt in Kabul, Afghanistan by celebratory gunfire. … Read More >Taliban orders commanders to disarm & arrest fighters for celebratory gunfire, says practice kills and maims civilians

Israeli public must support its troops or there’ll be no one left to protect it, IDF chief warns

Soldiers are going to be killed protecting Israel and the public has to accept this for the Jewish State to keep existing, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi said following backlash over a border guard’s death. … Read More >Israeli public must support its troops or there’ll be no one left to protect it, IDF chief warns

Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire

The Taliban has instructed its members to refrain from celebratory gunfire in Kabul, describing it as a dangerous and wasteful practice. Reports said civilians were hit when militants fired in the air to mark a combat victory. … Read More >Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire