Asia-Pacific - 13 Pakistani Police Officers Killed in Explosion

The province where the attacks took place, Baluchistan, has been the site of a separatist insurgency and violence by other militants.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  15:16

World - Taliban rickshaw bomb kills 13 in Pakistan

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A large bomb hidden by the Taliban in a rickshaw exploded as a police vehicle passed in southwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing 11 policemen and two civilians, police said.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  14:33

World - Taliban claim bomb in southwest Pakistan that kills 13

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility on Thursday for a bomb that killed 11 security personnel and two civilians in the southwestern city of Quetta. Sixteen people were wounded in the attack in the capital of Baluchistan province, and the death toll could rise, police said. The bomb was planted in a three-wheeled auto-rickshaw and blew up as a truck carrying the security men passed by. `We proudly claim responsibility for Thursday`s blast in Quetta and the target was local police. ...

Thursday, May 23, 2013  12:04

Asia-Pacific - Pakistan Blast Kills 13 Officers in Restive Area

The province where the attacks took place, Baluchistan, has been the site of a separatist insurgency and violence by other militants.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  09:54

World - Areva says 13 staff injured in Niger attack

PARIS (Reuters) - Areva said on Thursday that 13 staff had been injured in an attack at its Somair mine near Arlit in northern Niger. The French nuclear reactor maker condemned what it called a `despicable attack` and said it was working closely with the Niger and French forces. (Reporting by James Regan; Editing by John Irish)

Thursday, May 23, 2013  09:42

Asia-Pacific - Blast in Pakistan Kills 13 Police Officers in Restive Region

The province where the attacks took place has been the site of a separatist insurgency and violence by other militants.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  09:19

World - Roadside bomb kills 13 in southwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A roadside bomb killed 11 security personnel and two civilians on Thursday in southwestern Pakistan where separatist rebels have for decades been battling to control the region`s natural gas and other resources. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bomb in the city of Quetta. It was planted in a three-wheeled auto-rickshaw and blew up as a truck carrying the security men passed by. Sixteen people were wounded and the death toll could rise, said police in the city, which is capital of Baluchistan province. ...

Thursday, May 23, 2013  07:58

Sports - Bears linebacker Urlacher retires after 13 seasons

(Reuters) - Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a brilliant 13-year career with the National Football League team with a statement on Twitter. `After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire,` wrote the eight-times Pro Bowl linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 who will turn 35 this week. `Although I could continue playing, I`m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that`s up to my standards. ...

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  18:09

World - More attacks across Iraq kill 13 people

BAGHDAD (AP) — New attacks in Iraq killed 13 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more than 100 lives across the country.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  19:49

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  15:37